divh2Advanced Coding Position/h2pstrongPositions Location:/strong Lansing, MI/ph3Job Description/h3pstrongGeneral Purpose of Job:/strong Advanced coding position that requires review of medical record documentation and accurately assigns ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 PCS, as well as assignment of the Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group, (MS-DRG) / All Patient Refined - Diagnosis Related Group, (APR-DRG) based on payor classification and abstracts specific data elements for each case in compliance with federal regulations. This position codes all types of inpatient records and follows the Official Guidelines of Coding and Reporting, the American Health Information Management Association, (AHIMA) Coding Ethics, as well as all American Hospital Association, (AHA) Coding Clinics, CMS directives and bulletins, Fiscal intermediary communications. Utilizes Optum CAC in accordance with established workflow. Follows University of Michigan Medicine Sparrow policies and procedures and maintains required quality and productivity standards./ppstrongEssential Duties:/strong/pulliExtracts, reviews, and analyzes clinical information, identifies and abstracts all pertinent information and translates data into appropriate codes for hospital billing, POA and PSI indicators, research, statistics, financial planning, compliance and marketing to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with established guidelines of all governmental regulatory agencies and third-party payers./liliReviews medical record documentation and accurately assigns appropriate ICD-10 diagnoses and procedure codes, leading to the assignment of the correct Medicare Severity-Diagnosis Related Group, (MS-DRG) or All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Group, (APR-DRG.)/liliThe Inpatient Coding Specialist is responsible for verification of the patients discharge disposition and to ensure the appropriate present on admission (POA) indicators are assigned to each code. The assigned codes must support the reason for the visit that is documented by the provider to support the care provided./liliCorrectly abstracts required data per facility specifications./liliExercises independent judgment in determining case complexity by utilizing clinical knowledge to understand the etiology, pathology, signs, symptoms, diagnostic studies, treatment modalities and prognosis of diseases and procedures to be coded. Researches complex diagnoses and/or procedures as needed to enhance coding knowledge to consistently apply the correct ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes./liliCaptures the correct principal diagnosis, co-existing conditions, and principal procedure for each inpatient admission. Works in collaboration with CDI team to consult with the providers to clarify or improve documentation for correct coding assignment to ensure correct data reporting and reimbursement and to maintain compliance with Federal and State regulations./liliResponsible for sequencing codes that capture accurate Severity of Illness/Risk of Mortality./liliInteracts closely with the Clinical Documentation Specialists and DRG Compliance Auditors to query the medical staff appropriately and professionally to obtain accurate documentation necessary to ensure coding compliance and accuracy./liliExpands job-related knowledge and skills by attending and participating in in-services and staff meetings. Keeps abreast of coding guidelines and quarterly AHA Coding Clinic./liliAttends required system, hospital and departmental meetings and educational sessions as established by leadership, and completes required annual learning programs, to ensure continued education and growth./liliResponsible for ensuring accuracy and maintaining established quality and productivity standards, as well as key performance indicators./li/ulh3Job Requirements/h3pstrongGeneral Requirements:/strong Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA). Member of the AHIMA or AAPC in good standing (i.e., has paid dues and completed required continuing education)/ppstrongWork Experience:/strong Minimum one (1) year recent facility coding experience. Per diem candidates must have minimum three (3) years of recent inpatient coding experience/ppstrongEducation:/strong High School Diploma/GED Associate Degree in Health Information Technology/Management - preferred./ppstrongSpecialized Knowledge and Skills:/strong Must pass departmental testing as follows: Coding 80% or better Experience in a major academic medical center and ICD-10-CM/PCS - preferred. Microsoft Office skill and experience (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) - preferred. Excellent computer skills and previous experience with computer-assisted-coding and encoder/grouper - preferred./ppUniversity of Michigan Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status./p/div