Coding Specialist - Inpatient

Job description

• JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS
• Job Summary:
• Codes and abstracts inpatient medical records in accordance with established coding conventions and guidelines.
• Education:
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management (HIM) or Coding, preferred. Position requires formal working knowledge equivalent to a two or four year degree in Coding.
• Registration/Certification/Licensure:
• AHIMA Certifications (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P)
• AAPC Certifications (CPC, CPC-H)
• Experience:
• 2+ years inpatient hospital coding or 2+ years outpatient hospital coding applicable to current CalvertHealth employees at the time of transfer, required.
• Possess a strong grasp of: All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Groups (APR-DRGs) - Maryland, and Potentially Preventable Complications (PPCs)/Maryland Hospital Acquired Conditions (MHACS), required.
• Familiarity with Meditech, 3M HDM and 3M Coding and Reimbursement System, preferred.
• 360 Encompass experience, a plus.
• Other Requirements:
• Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Pathophysiology, disease processes, Pharmacology and Medical Terminology.
• Effectively communicates with clinical and non-clinical staff, both verbally and in writing, by implementing organization-wide communication techniques as a daily practice.
• Demonstrated proficiency of computer skills necessary to effectively complete position requirements.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks producing quality work that is timely.
• Knowledge of HIM workflow.
• Ability to complete and submit physician queries as appropriate.