Remote HIM Coding Specialist – ICD-10/CPT Expert

Great Plains Health; Central City (NE); Remote; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Health seeks a HIM Coding Specialist to code diagnoses and procedures using ICD-9/10-CM and CPT systems, ensuring accurate DRG assignments.

The role emphasizes reviewing records for documentation, applying coding rules, and maintaining proficiency with coding software and imaging systems. RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CCA credentials are preferred and AHIMA accreditation is required or in progress.

Qualifications

• AHIMA accreditation or registration is required.
• RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CCA certifications preferred.
• Health Information Management (HIM) or HIT degree preferred if accreditation completes within 6 months of employment.
• Membership in Clinical Coding Society (AHIMA division) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Abstracts and codes inpatient and outpatient records using ICD-9/10-CM and CPT-4.
• Assigns ICD-9/10-CM and CPT codes with proper sequence for DRG determination.
• Reviews records for documentation to support codes and flags missing data with team cooperation.
• Demonstrates competency with Affinity, 3M Encoder, and ChartMaxx imaging system.

Skills

RHIT

RHIA

CCS

CCA

Medical coding

Education

AHIMA accreditation

HIM/HIT degree preferred

Job description

Great Plains Health seeks a HIM Coding Specialist to code diagnoses and procedures using ICD-9/10-CM and CPT systems, ensuring accurate DRG assignments.

The role emphasizes reviewing records for documentation, applying coding rules, and maintaining proficiency with coding software and imaging systems. RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CCA credentials are preferred and AHIMA accreditation is required or in progress.