Inpatient Coder III

Inpatient Coder III

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon

B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient‑centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine;
McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth);
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Under limited supervision, reviews medical records and performs coding on all diagnoses and procedures (both medical and surgical) according to applicable coding guidelines. Assigns and verifies the correct diagnostic related grouping (DRG) for all inpatient-designated account types. Applies the most accurate codes for reimbursement purposes, research, epidemiology, statistical analysis outcomes, financial and strategic planning, evaluation of quality of care, and communication to support the patient's treatment.

Maintains the confidentiality of patient records and procedures.

• Education/Specialized Training/Licensure
  :
  High school diploma or GED.
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential required.
• RHIA/RHIT credential preferred.
• Work Experience
  : 5 years minimum of inpatient coding experience. Inpatient coding in Trauma Level 1 teaching facility preferred.
• Equipment Operated
  : 3M encoder interfaced with EPIC electronic medical record billing system.

• Communication Skills
  :
  Writing / Composing:
  Correspondence, Reports.
• Other Skills
  :
  Analytical, Medical Terms, P.C., Anatomy and Physiology.
• Work Schedule
  :
  Holidays, Flexible, Eligible for Telecommute.

• Knowledge of medical terminology, abbreviations, anatomy and physiology, major disease processes, and pharmacology.
• Knowledge of classification systems ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS nomenclature, coding rules, guidelines, and proper sequencing.
• Knowledge of coding conventions and rules established by the American Medical Association (AMA), the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Official Coding Guidelines for assignment of diagnostic and procedure codes.
• Knowledge of JCAHO, Privacy Act of 1974, and HIPAA standards affecting medical records and their impact on reimbursement.
• Knowledge of ethical coding principles and revenue cycle activities.
• Skill in interpreting and applying ethical coding standards, understanding federal and state laws and regulations, and following professional practice standards for health care organization coding.