Shift: Day
Working Hours: Monday - Friday day time hours
Summary:
Ability to code hospital accounts with extensive knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding. Audits and reports results as needed; assists with developing strategic plan in line with health system goals as well as revenue cycle goals; capitalize on opportunities and manage associated coding and coding outcome risks. Assists with helping to set priorities as appropriate; takes initiatives based on knowledge, priorities and goals. Ability to perform basic math and statistical calculations.
Other information:
Minimum of 5 years of progressive coding and auditing experience in Coding and/or HIM preferred. CPC, CCS, RHIT, or RHIA required. Knowledge of documentation regulations and/or requirements as they relate to ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT Coding Regulatory Requirements. Ability to obtain CPC or CCS within 1 year of hire date. Detailed knowledge of revenue cycle functions and relational metrics. Previous experience with 3M, and EPIC is strongly desired. MS DRG's and APR DRG's experience preferred. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with the coding staff, as well as other ancillary departments.
This job will be authorized 80.00 hours bi-weekly.