Advanced inpatient coding role responsible for reviewing medical record documentation and assigning ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, MS-DRG, and APR-DRG codes in compliance with federal regulations and established coding guidelines.
Key responsibilities include:
- Reviewing and analyzing clinical documentation for accurate code assignment
- Assigning principal and secondary diagnoses, procedures, POA indicators, and PSI indicators
- Abstracting required data elements for hospital billing, reporting, research, and compliance
- Collaborating with CDI specialists and compliance auditors to clarify documentation
- Maintaining quality, productivity, and KPI standards
- Staying current with coding guidelines, AHIMA ethics, AHA Coding Clinic updates, and CMS directives
- Using computer-assisted coding and encoder/grouper tools as part of the workflow
Requirements & Qualifications
Qualifications
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), RHIT, or RHIA required
- Membership in AHIMA or AAPC in good standing required
- At least 1 year of recent facility coding experience required
- For per diem candidates, at least 3 years of recent inpatient coding experience required
- High school diploma or GED required
- Associate degree in Health Information Technology/Management preferred
- Must pass departmental coding test with 80% or better
- Experience in a major academic medical center with ICD-10-CM/PCS preferred
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Experience with computer-assisted coding and encoder/grouper systems preferred
Location
Michigan, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
2 weeks ago
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