Description:
Remote position.
HIM Inpatient Coder - Strong academic, trauma and/or research university coding experience.
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Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
โข Assigns ICD-10-CM-PCS and/or CPT-4 diagnostic and procedure codes to patient charts with accuracy and attention to detail
โข Abstracts selected data items and enters in 3M encoder/Epic software with accuracy and attention to detail
โข Completes UHDDS data abstraction as required
โข Maintains a log of work performed
โข Completes other assigned duties as directed by management
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
โข Knowledge: RHIA, RHIT, and/or CCS Certification
โข Minimum 3 yearsโ experience Inpatient medical record coding
โข Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology required
โข Windows applications, Outlook, WebEx and other apps as needed to perform role
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Abilities:
โข Ability to concentrate on task at hand in open distracting environment independent manner; minimizing distractions in private work-from-home space
โข Ability to apply local, state, and federal coding guidelines with attention to detail