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Benefits
Retirement plans 403 (b) and 457
Health insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision insurance
Prescription Drug Plan
Hospital Discount
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Extended Days off (Sick time)
Employee assistance program
Strive365 Wellness Program
Basic Life insurance (Employer Paid)
Voluntary Life insurance/Accident/Critical Illness
Disability (LTD and STD)
Tuition reimbursement
Legal and ID Shield
Discounted Gym membership
Cafeteria Payroll Deduction
Employee Perks Program
Student Loan Relief and Assistance
Employee Rewards and Recognition Program
Bereavement Leave
Job Summary
Under the general direction of the HIM Coder Supervisor in collaboration with the Executive Director, HIM, Compliance & Policy Review, the HIM Coder will collate and code procedures and tests, ensure completeness and accuracy in the coding process in a timely manner, and support associated medical records functions in accordance with TJC, federal, state, and local guidelines, organizational and departmental policies, and procedures. The role involves communicating with medical staff, other departments, and outside agencies while maintaining confidentiality. It requires self‑motivation, creativity, and the ability to function semi‑autonomously within a fast‑paced, efficient, and productive remote work environment.
Standards of Performance
Ensures adherence to proper infection control, OSHA, and safety standards.
Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by AHIMA and adheres to Official Coding Guidelines.
Queries physicians and other healthcare providers when code assignments are ambiguous or documentation is inadequate.
Requests additional charges, test results, etc., from various departments to ensure timely coding on a daily basis.
Utilizes other EHS personnel to expedite problems or questions when necessary.
Maintains productivity levels with a minimum 95% accuracy rate on all coded records.
Seeks out missing information and creates complete records, including disease and procedure codes, point of origin code, discharge disposition, date of surgery, attending physician, consulting physicians, surgeons, and appropriate signatures/authorizations.
Completes assigned tasks within appropriate timeframes and adjusts to increased workload.
Codes all records within three days of discharge unless more information is required.
Must be able to code at least 28 records per hour.
Follows up on questions and/or problems to code the record promptly.
Demonstrates consistent performance and steady productivity while working remotely.
Participates in continuing education.
Handles coding for Method 2 Billing.
Completes the Performance Improvement Report for Method 2 Billing.
Prints all reports: MR Billing Report, Approved Claims Report, claims with missing information insurance report, Patient Index Report, Exceptions Report, and Incomplete Registration.
Documents coding productivity.
Researches policies for medical necessity.
Handles Business Services requests on claims.
Scans reports/records/data.
Handles the QA report from Business Office Services once a month.
Maintains the cancer registry.
Participates in performance improvement initiatives as assigned.
Performs other duties as necessary/required within scope of position and training.
Requirements
Minimum Level of Education: Completion of high school.
Formal Training: None.
Licensure, Certification, Registration: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, and/or CPC required. CCA and CPC‑A certification accepted but must be obtained within 12 months of hire date.
Work Experience: Six months to one year of experience in coding.
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