Jackson Hospital

Jackson Hospital seeks an experienced Medical Coder to accurately assign inpatient and outpatient codes using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT guidelines. The role collaborates with the CDI team, educates medical staff, and audits records to ensure regulatory compliance. Requirements include an associate degree in HIM or approved coding training, 5 years of coding experience, and RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CCA/CPC/COC/CIC credentials. Proficiency with 3M Codefinder and coding references is preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Ability to accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, ICD-10-PCS codes to applicable patient encountersaccording to established guidelines. Review patients' medical records on the nursing units, and work closely with the CDI staff to promote specificity in physician documentation. Serves as educational/informational resource to the Medical Staff, as needed to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Assist with auditing records retrospectively to validate accuracy of concurrent process and identify opportunities for improvement. Assigns inpatient and outpatient hospital coding as well as all other assignments given by supervisors as needed.QualificationsEducation:Associate degree in Health Information Management OR graduate of an approved coding course OR equivalent coding experience.Experience:Five (5) years medical record coding experience.Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:Credentialed in Health Information Management as an RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCA, CPC, COC,...