Rome Health
Rome, NY, USA
Job Description Job Description The Health Information Management (HIM) Coder is responsible for coding discharged patient encounters which may include inpatient, observation, skilled nursing, behavioral health, emergency room, surgical, ancillary, or clinics. Duties may include abstracting and charge verification. Duties will also include: •Performs coding and abstracting of records as assigned (inpatient or outpatient) •May assist providers with documentation/coding questions •May work in collaboration with Clinical Documentation Improvement nurses (inpatient) •May assist Business Office with coding denials, corrections of various types •Utilizes computer software systems/encoder for DRG/APC assignment and attestation •Completes CCTs as necessary for appropriate provider clarification (inpatient and outpatient) •Shifts job assignment as requested based on daily metrics (inpatient to outpatient or vice versa) •Maintains coding knowledge and certifications •Maintains working...