HIM Coder - Hospital Coding Services - PRN

Location: Topeka

Position Status:

Shift: Variable Less than 12 hour shift (United States of America)
Hours per week:0

Job Information Exemption Status:
Non-ExemptA Brief Overview Reviews medical record documentation for assigning accurate ICD-10-CM diagnosis, procedure and CPT codes and chart abstracting for hospital related services, including "dual" medical coding, also known as Single Path Coding, for various specialties.

Education Qualifications High School Diploma / GED Required Experience Qualifications2 years Coding experience. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of medical terminology. (Required proficiency)
Knowledge of coding and regulatory guidelines. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - AHIMA Required or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - AHIMA Required or Certified Coding Specialist - CCS Required or Certified Professional Coder - AAPC CPC also accepted. Required Certified Coding Associate - AHIMA CCA also accepted. Required What you will do Selects and assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnosis, procedure and CPT codes utilizing encoding system and application following coding guidelines.

Ensures appropriate MS-DRG/APR DRG is assigned.

Utilizes Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to identify and enter key administrative and clinical data elements into discrete fields within the EHR.Comply with all legal requirements regarding coding guidelines and policies.

Proficient with medical necessity documentation guidelines.

Complies with payer specific guidelines for appropriate code assignment.

Works coding queues as assigned by manager or designee.

Collaborates with Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) team for clinical expertise and query opportunities.

Submit coding queries to physicians for medical record documentation clarification.

Converse with providers or other health care professionals on coding and/or billing practices, if needed.

Works professionally, independently and completes assignments in a timely manner.

Meets coding productivity and accuracy standards.

Participates at coding and department meetings/huddles.

Participates at CDI/Coding and other educational sessions.

Attends All Employee Meetings.

Continually self-educates on current coding guidelines and regulatory changes utilizing electronic reference material.

Required for All Jobs Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options Position is Not Patient Facing Remote Work Guidelines Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.

Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.

Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.

Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.

Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability Hybrid Scope No  Supervisory Responsibility No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility Physical Demands Balancing:
Occasionally 1-3 Hours Carrying:
Rarely less than 1 hour Climbing (Stairs):
Rarely less than 1 hour Crawling:
Rarely less than 1 hour Crouching:
Rarely less than 1 hour

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination:
Continuously greater than 5 hours

Feeling:
Continuously greater than 5 hours

Grasping (Fine Motor):
Continuously greater than 5 hours

Grasping (Gross Hand):
Continuously greater than 5 hours

Handling:
Continuously greater than 5 hours

Hearing:
Occasionally 1-3 Hours Kneeling:
Rarely less than 1 hour Lifting:
Rarely less than 1 hour up to 10 lbs Operate Foot Controls:
Rarely less than 1 hour Pulling:
Rarely less than 1 hour up to 10 lbs Pushing:
Rarely less than 1 hour up to 10 lbs Reaching (Forward):
Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 10 lbs Reaching (Overhead):
Rarely less than 1 hour up to 10 lbs Repetitive Motions:
Continuously greater than 5 hours

Sitting:
Continuously greater than 5 hours

Standing:
Occasionally 1-3 Hours Stooping:
Rarely less than 1 hour Talking:
Occasionally 1-3 Hours Walking:
Rarely…