HIM Coder - IP Part Time

Atlantic Health System is seeking a HIM Inpatient Coder. Remote.  This incredible opportunity is a part time position of approximately 22.5hrs a week. 
 

•Codes inpatient records capturing all diagnosis, POA indicators, and procedures and validates key UHDDS elements as well as abstracts pertinent information from patient records, to accurately reflect the patient’s encounter.
•Reviews CDI concurrent review notes and works with the CDI Team to ensure optimal code capture on all cases. Ensures optimal reimbursement in compliance with CMS policies and procedures and Official Coding Guidelines
•Implements AHS physician query process when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the medical record is inadequate, ambiguous or unclear for coding purposes
•Completes coding of all discharges/encounters ensuring the minimum productivity requirement of 10/day is met as well as a 95% accuracy rating. Assignments include Inpatient acute care, Inpatient Psych, Inpatient Hospice, and Newborn
•Monitors the Coding Priority WQ throughout the day as to clear cases each day.
•Ensures cases never remain on any WQs for >3 days.
•Keeps abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements
•Works with their assigned Lead to review coding questions and engage in coder feedback sessions; attends all coding meetings.
•Brings identified concerns to leadership
•Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association
•Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Education:

High school graduate or GED

•    CCS-AHIMA's Certified Coding Specialist

Relevant Experience:

•    Demonstrates knowledge of ICD-10-CM & ICD-10-PCS, and DRGs
•    Anatomy & Physiology, Disease process, pathology knowledge base

•    2- 5 years coding experience in ICD10 and DRGs
•    EPIC and CAC experience beneficial
•    Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.