Responsibilities Ensuring the accuracy and completeness of clinical coding resulting in appropriate reimbursement and data integrity Conducts regular coding audits and coordinates ongoing monitoring of coding accuracy, providing continuous feedback to coding staff Develops and coordinates educational sessions to all coding staff regarding documentation and accurate coding Serves as a resource for coding staff on organization-wide coding and documentation standards and guidelines Designs audit tools to monitor the accuracy of clinical coding Keeps abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements Conducts trend analyses to identify patterns and variations in coding practices Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official coding guidelines Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues Requirements High school diploma or GED, required Four (4) years of relevant hospital coding or auditing experience required Inpatient - Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) Coding Certification(s) from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) required Outpatient - Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or relevant Coding Certification(s) from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) required Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding principles and guidelines Extensive knowledge of 3M Coding applications and resolving coding editsWorking knowledge of reimbursement systems and regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding, and billing Knowledge of database applications and spreadsheet design Effective oral and written communication skills Hard Skills clinical coding coding audits documentation standards coding guidelines ICD-10-CM CPT coding 3M Coding applications reimbursement systems database applications spreadsheet design Soft Skills communication skills mentoring team collaboration professional development compassionate care feedback provision organizational skills time management quality of service ethical coding Certifications & Qualifications Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Certified Coding Associate (CCA) Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) #J-18808-Ljbffr