HB HIM Coding Specialist

Employer Industry: Healthcare Services

• Salary up to $40.79 per hour, based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 403(b) retirement plan
• Generous Earned Time Off (ETO) program
• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Chance to make a positive impact on patient care and documentation accuracy

• Code and abstract inpatient records, ensuring compliance with ICD-10-CM and ICD-10 PCS standards
• Query physicians for clarification on conflicting or ambiguous medical information
• Maintain productivity and quality standards while ensuring accurate coding for hospital reimbursement
• Play an active role with the Clinical Documentation Improvement team to ensure accurate chart documentation
• Conduct all activities in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies

• High School diploma or GED; graduate of an AHIMA Accredited Health Information Technology program or certification from AHIMA or AAPC
• Valid Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification or equivalent (RHIA, CCA, CCS, etc.)
• Minimum of three years of hospital coding experience
• Knowledge of ICD-10 CM and PCS code assignment, MS DRG and APR DRG reimbursement methodology
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population

• Inpatient coding experience
• Familiarity with 3M encoder and computer-assisted coding (CAC)
• Risk Adjustment Coding microcredential or AAPC's Certified Adjustment Coder (CRC)

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