Under the direction of the Coding Director, this role provides administrative and coding support for a department or division by coordinating work, projects, and staff. The position requires in-depth knowledge of departmental programs, hospital policies and procedures, and includes monitoring coding hold reports.
Responsibilities include:
- Assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes to inpatient accounts.
- Investigate registration, billing problems, and billing edits identified by Patient Accounts and Coding Specialists.
- Work with specialty departments, Admitting, and Patient Accounts to resolve issues.
- Monitor abstracting systems to ensure invalid accounts are deleted.
- Use reports to identify backlogs and support coding workflow.
- Compile and summarize data for reports and presentations.
- Maintain records, databases, calendars, and meeting schedules.
- Coordinate meetings, events, travel, expense reimbursements, invoices, and supply inventory.
- Assist with special projects and escalate coding concerns to leadership.
- Maintain proficiency through meetings, education, and ongoing professional development.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate degree in Health Information Management, completion of an AHIMA or AAPC coding certification program, or equivalent coding experience required
Licensure / Certification
- RHIA, RHIT, or CCS from AHIMA, or CIC from AAPC required
Experience
- Previous office experience
- Minimum 1 year of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS inpatient coding assignment experience
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
Skills and Knowledge
- Medical terminology
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
- Knowledge of medical records content and management
- Working knowledge of EMR systems, structured data, and database management
- Understanding of health information privacy laws and regulations
Preferred
- Epic experience
- 3M-360 Computer Assisted Coding experience
Benefits & Perks
Potential additional compensation may include shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, and overtime pay, depending on eligibility and applicable law. Beth Israel Lahey Health also requires influenza vaccination as a condition of employment.
Location
Massachusetts, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
2 weeks ago