Facility Rehab Coder, HIM Coder

Responsibilities

• Performing coding and abstracting of both inpatient and outpatient medical records in accordance with ICD-10-CM and CPT coding rules, guidelines, and conventions following hospital and PAM Health system procedures.
• Accurately reflect the reason for admission, extent of care received, and level of severity of illness.

• High school diploma or its equivalent is required.
• Coding, medical terminology, Anatomy/Physiology courses preferred.
• Certification as one of the following is preferred; a. Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) b. Certified Coding Specialist-Physician based (CCS-P) c. Certified Professional Coder (CPC) d. Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A) e. Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) f. Certified Coding Associate required (CCA) g. Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) h. Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) i. Registered Nurse (RN) with ICD-9-CM coding background j.
  
  Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with ICD-9-CM coding background
• Experience as a Coder and currently pursuing any of the above listed credentials will be considered.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience as a coder is preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM / CPT coding skill, disease processes, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology and laboratory terminology in order to code accurately.
• Ability to stay abreast of coding changes/ICD-10-CM Official Conventions along with Official ICD-9-CM / CPT Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
• Ability to assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis/procedure codes according to the International Classification of Diseases utilizing the 3M coding application.
• Familiarity with the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility-Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI) preferred.
• Must possess accurate data entry skills and computer skills.
• Ability to enter data into the computer for billing and statistical purposes required.
• Must possess ability to communicate with customers, families, staff, management, physicians and general public.
• Must be able to follow directions accurately and timely, produce quality and quantity work of repetitive tasks and have preference for orderly, detail-oriented duties.
• Must have understanding of HIPAA regulations.
• Must exercise initiative and concise decision-making, organize work independently, and be willing to work with physicians and other hospital staff, and promote a positive attitude.
• Familiarity with TJC and State regulations along with legal aspects of the medical record.