HIM Inpatient Coder
Remote position.
Strong academic, trauma and/or research university coding experience.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assigns ICD-10-CM-PCS and/or CPT-4 diagnostic and procedure codes to patient charts with accuracy and attention to detail
- Abstracts selected data items and enters in 3M encoder/Epic software with accuracy and attention to detail
- Completes UHDDS data abstraction as required
- Maintains a log of work performed
- Completes other assigned duties as directed by management
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- RHIA, RHIT, and/or CCS Certification
- Minimum 3 years' experience Inpatient medical record coding
- Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology required
- Windows applications, Outlook, WebEx and other apps as needed to perform role
Abilities:
- Ability to concentrate on task at hand in open distracting environment independent manner; minimizing distractions in private work-from-home space
- Ability to apply local, state, and federal coding guidelines with attention to detail