The HIM Coder II is a key member of the HIM team and works under the direction of the Manager of Coding. This role reviews documentation in the electronic medical record and assigns and sequences ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes in compliance with AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding, ICD-10 Official Coding Guidelines, and other regulatory requirements.
The primary focus of the role is coding inpatient, observation, and surgical accounts. Inpatient coding includes use of DRG methodologies and present on admission indicators, with analysis of medical record documentation for complications and comorbidities. The coder also performs physician queries, clarifies documentation, completes charge verification, and applies appropriate CPT, HCPCS, and modifier codes for outpatient claims.
This position also works edits and denials through claim scrubber queues and supports both team-based and independent work.
- Minimum of 1 year of inpatient and surgery coding experience
- High school diploma
- Graduate of a Medical Coding Program
- Required certifications: RHIT, CCS, or CIC
- Preferred: Health Information Technology program graduate
- Preferred experience: 2 years of progressive inpatient facility coding experience
- Preferred experience: 1 year of orthopedic surgery coding experience
- Preferred certification: RHIA
Location
Kansas, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 week ago