Coder Abstractor-Inpatient Level Iii

## CODER ABSTRACTOR-INPATIENT LEVEL IIIApply:
Fully Remote:
Remote New York:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
JR233566
** City/State:
** New York, New York
** Department:
** Health Information Management _5
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* Work Shift:

** Day
* * Work Days:
** MON-FRI
** Scheduled

Hours:

** 7 AM-3 PM
** Hours Per Pay Period:
** 75
* * Pay Rate/Range:**$31.7810 - $47.6714/hr For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.
** Job Summary
** Coder Abstractor Inpatient Level III codes and abstracts medical records according to established guidelines; performs limited analysis, which includes validation of appropriate documentation substantiate coding.

** Essential Functions
*** Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
* Demonstrates ability to use all of HIM software including Solventum (Formerly 3M) 360 Encompass, EPIC, Cloud Med, Iodine, and Smarter Dx, etc.
* Codes and abstracts to highest level of specificity.
* Accurately apply AHA Coding guidelines as they pertain to ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS.
* Adheres to quality and coding productivity standards set forth by Coding Manager. Must maintain a quarterly accuracy rate of 95% or higher.
* Performs follow-up as necessary within timeframe set forth by Coding Manager. Follows escalation Policy to ensure timely billing.
* Must perform physician queries as needed.
* Completes annual department/hospital competency requirements in Net Learning.
* Attends staff meetings or equivalent as requested/required to update knowledge related to current department/hospital issues and coding updates.
* Maintains accreditations and attends education sessions arranged by the hospital.
* Performs all other related duties as assigned.
** Qualifications
* ** High School Required or
* Associate Degree Preferred
* 4-6 years 3-5 years of experience required. Required
* Strong applied knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding, MS-DRG, APR-DRG, and ROM/SOI assignment and logic. (High proficiency)
* Medical terminology and knowledge of anatomy and physiology required. (High proficiency)
* Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required. (Low proficiency)
* AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association Upon Hire Required or
* AAPC Certified Professional Biller - American Academy of Professional Coders Upon Hire Required
* RHIT
- Registered Health Information Technician
- American Health Information Management Association Upon Hire Preferred or
* RHIA
- Registered Health Information Administrator
- American Health Information Management Association Preferred