Inpatient Coder - Dallas, United States - Steward Health Care

Steward Health Care Dallas, United States

2 weeks ago

Description

Location: Steward Health Care Posted Date: 2/20/2024 Job Type: Full Time Department: CDI/HIM

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for assigning diagnostic and procedural codes to patient charts of moderate to high complexity using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS or any other designated coding classification system in accordance with coding rules and regulations. Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by AHIMA. Abstracting required clinical information from the medical record.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews medical records for the determination of accurate assignment of all documented diagnoses and procedures. Adheres to Standards of Ethical Coding (AHIMA).

• Reviews medical records to determine accurate required abstracting elements including appropriate discharge disposition.

• Demonstrates ability to achieve 95% or higher accuracy and consistency in the selection of principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures.

• Knowledge of MS-DRG and APR DRG classification and reimbursement structures

• Stays current with AHA Official Coding and Reporting Guidelines, CMS and other agency directives for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding.

• Attends mandatory coding seminars on annual basis for inpatient coding. Quarterly review of AHA Coding Clinic. Attends Quarterly Coding Updates and all coding conference calls

• Communicates and resolves coding issues (lacking documentation, physician queries, missing documentation, second level review, DRG reconciliation, etc.) for appropriate follow-up and resolution

• Candidate must display a superior knowledge of Coding Guidelines (Coding Clinic, UHDDS Official Coding Guidelines, CCI Edits).

• Comprehensive understanding of CCs/MCCs, impact on quality reporting, UHDDS guidelines, HACs and PSIs

• Analytical Skills that include effective evaluation, synthesis and use of information gathered

• Works collaboratively with CDI, Quality, and other facility(ies) leadership

• Experience with compliant physician querying writing

• Candidate must be self-motivated, display a high level of computer literacy, excellent verbal, and written communication skills, able to meet assigned deadlines, and organized

• The position will report to the HIM Inpatient Coding Manager

• Ability to meet coding productivity standards

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

and organizational skills; Level of confidentiality)

• One to three years' experience performing medical record coding in acute care setting required

• High school graduate or equivalent is required.

• Associate of bachelor's degree in Health Information, Nursing, or other related field, or formal coding classes completed and passed preferred. Years of coding experience will be considered in lieu of education requirements.

• Meditech experience preferred. Functional Knowledge of EMR (Electronic Medical Record), Encoder and CDI Tools and other Support Software

• Microsoft Office (Word, One Note, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to meet assigned deadlines.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHER:
I. Education: RHIT or RHIA preferred
II. Experience: 1 - 3 year of Acute Inpatient Coding Experience
III. Certification/Licensure: AHIMA or AAPC approved credential
IV. Software/Hardware: 3M experience required
V. Other: Remote position

About Steward Health Care
Over a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness. One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.
As the country's largest physician-led, minority-owned, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients. Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.

Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates more than 30 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

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