[Hiring] Coding Specialist III @Hennepin Healthcare

Role Description

Under general supervision, performs all functions associated with the appropriate assignment of ICD codes. Performs coding for inpatient hospital billing.

• Assigns the appropriate ICD codes to diagnoses and procedures on inpatient cases
• Assigns the correct DRG based on the coded diagnostic and procedural information on inpatient cases
• Assigns the correct POA to corresponding diagnoses
• Abstracts demographic and clinical data (including quality assurance) from the patient’s medical record
• Effectively interacts with providers for clarification of coding/documentation issues
• Initiates, reviews, and/or edits physician queries where appropriate
• Maintains or exceeds established accuracy and productivity standards
• Maintains statistics, records, and logs in relation to assigned work area
• Assists with the training and in-services of students and new employees in specific areas of assignment as directed by management
• Keeps educated about current coding updates per management’s direction – including ICD coding guidelines and DRG methodologies
• Keeps management informed of coding problems/issues
• Represents coding on teams, committees, and task forces as assigned by management
• Actively participates in other duties as assigned, but only after appropriate training

Qualifications

• Must have completed an American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) approved program for Certified Coding Specialist, -OR- Health Information Technician (2 year degree), -OR- Health Information Administrator (4 year degree)
• Five years of coding experience
• Certification Required: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by an AHIMA recognized program

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction