Inpatient Hospital Coder - Little Rock, United States - Arkansas Heart Hospital

Description

Job DetailsJob LocationArkansas Heart Hospital Westlake building

• Little Rock, ARJob ShiftDayDescriptionPosition SummarySeeking a highly skilled and experienced Inpatient Hospital Coder to join our dynamic team.

The ideal candidate should possess a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification and a minimum of 1 year of Inpatient coding experience.

The Hospital Coder will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate coding, MS-DRG assignment, and compliance within our healthcare organization.

Work ScheduleFull-time 40-hour work week - Monday - FridayPrimary Duties

Essential Functions:

Identifies reviews and assigns complex ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, POA indicators and PSI indicators, surgical complications to report the MS-DRG most accurately and Severity of Illness/Risk of Morality.

Identifies reviews and assigns complex ICD-10-CM/PCS or CPT/HCPCS codes and abstracts clinical information from inpatient/outpatient types. Extracts pertinent information from clinical notes, operative notes, radiology reports, laboratory reports, (including Pathology), procedure records, specialty forms, etc.

Determines complex code assignment pertinent to diagnostic workups, surgical techniques, advanced technology, and special services, identifies medical and surgical complications and untoward events for accurate MS-DRG or APC assignment.

All coding and abstracting is for the purpose of reimbursements, research, and compliance with federal regulations and other agencies utilizing established coding principles and protocols.

Clarifies complex discrepancies in documentation and coding; assures accuracy and timeliness of coding/abstracting assignments to expedite the billing process and to facilitate data retrieval for physician access and ongoing patient care.

Supports special studies in relation to coding and abstracting information according to policies and procedures. Maintains knowledge and skills; reads current coding resources clinical information, videos, etc. Meets or exceeds quality and productivity standards and established department benchmarks. Performs other duties as assigned.*Note: This job description is subject to change as the needs of the organization evolve.*QualificationsQualifications/SpecificationsEducation: High School diploma or equivalent required


Licensure/Certification:
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required

Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of experience in medical coding with ICD-10 and CPT coding systems required. Detail-oriented and experienced coding professional with a passion for ensuring accuracy and compliance.