Inpatient Medical Records Coder
Job Description:
- Codes accurately and productively with abstraction to assigned inpatient medical records
- Accurately codes and sequences all diagnoses and procedures documented in the medical record according to the established official coding guidelines
- Utilizes Computer Assisted Coding software program following assigned workflows
- Accurately abstracts required data entering into Computer Assisted Coding system
- Issues accurate coding queries following AHIMA compliant coding query guidelines
- Assists with special projects and reports as requested
Requirements:
- Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT); or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA); or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required
- MS-DRG knowledge required, APR-DRG knowledge a plus
- 2 - 3 years of Acute Care Hospital Coding experience required
- 3M Encoder experience preferred, Cerner, Meditech, Optum System experience preferred
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Other voluntary benefit plans
- PTO and Sick time
- 401(k) plan with a match
- Wellness program
- Tuition Reimbursement