[Hiring] HIM Coder @Amberwell Health

Role Description

The basic function of this role is to review patient records and assign accurate codes for each diagnosis and procedure on the accounts assigned to the coder. The coder applies knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, and pharmacology, demonstrating tested data quality and integrity skills. Responsibilities include performing chart verification and final chart reviews as necessary.

Qualifications

• Education: A minimum of high school diploma plus successful obtainment and maintenance of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) credential Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and/or CSS-P, Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
• Experience: Two years of coding and abstracting experience in ICD-9 CM/ ICD10-CM and PCS, DRGs and CPT including modifiers and APCs.
• Certificates, License, Registrations: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), CCS-P, Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Thorough knowledge of the related Prospective payment systems (PPSs) and CAH payment methodology.
  • Broad knowledge of pharmacology indications for drug usage and related adverse reactions.
  • Knowledge of ancillary testing (laboratory, X-ray, EKG).
  • Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
  • Understanding of coding practices and guidelines.
  • Experience with PC, 3M encoding systems.
  • Auditing skills for coding quality and compliance.
  • Strong process management skills.
  • Good communications skills in working with the public as well as co-workers.
  • Basic Knowledge of MS Excel.
  • Maintain compliance with HIPAA and patient confidentiality.

Requirements

• Review and abstract patient medical records.
• Perform coding duties of discharged patient medical records using various coding guidelines.
• Correctly assign ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes.
• Abide by the standards of American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Standards of Ethical Coding.
• Apply accurate charges.
• Query physicians when documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes.
• Report unusual findings to the supervisor when coding.
• Ensure code assignment is supported by provider documentation.
• Maintain professional competency and knowledge of third-party payer and QIO regulations.
• Compliant with HIPAA, demonstrating discretion and integrity.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Part-Time: 16 Hours per Week
• Remote Position
• Hours and Days are Subject to change based on business necessity.

Company Description

According to OSHA standards, this position is classified as low risk with little or no risk of exposure.