HIM Coder - Inpatient-22145
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Medical Records
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE 1.0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)
Pay Range: $29.36 - $47.79 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data.
Summary
Accurately and independently makes decisions based on specialized knowledge and standard protocol. This includes, but is not limited to coding inpatient and outpatient. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values, and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
High School (GED) required
RHIA, RHIT, and/or CCS Certification required
Minimum 3 Years Experience In Medical Record Coding Required
Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology required
Windows applications, Outlook, WebEx and other apps as needed to perform role
Cooperates well with others
Competent attention to detail and accuracy
Proficient with computer use and software applications
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.
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
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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