Rome Health
Health Information Management - HIM - Coder - Inpatient - REMOTE
Rome Health, Air City, New York, United States
Overview
The Inpatient Coder is responsible for coding discharged inpatient encounters. May work in collaboration with Clinical Documentation Improvement nurses. Utilizes Clintegrity encoder for DRG assignment. Submits coding queries as necessary for appropriate provider clarification. Maintains coding knowledge and certifications. Maintains working knowledge of Medicare rules and regulations. Responsibilities
Understands importance coding plays in the revenue cycle process Meets or exceeds coding productivity and quality standards Assists with DRG appeals as necessary Assists Coding Manager with identifying problems or trends that need immediate attention Adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures Qualifications
High School diploma required. Associates or bachelors degree preferred. Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required. Must possess critical thinking and analytical skills. Knowledgeable in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, ICD-10 and PCS coding guidelines, CPT, HCPCS, and basic coding principles according to whether assigned to inpatient or outpatient duties. About Rome Health
Rome Health is a non-profit health care system based in Rome, N.Y., providing services to patients throughout Central New York.
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The Inpatient Coder is responsible for coding discharged inpatient encounters. May work in collaboration with Clinical Documentation Improvement nurses. Utilizes Clintegrity encoder for DRG assignment. Submits coding queries as necessary for appropriate provider clarification. Maintains coding knowledge and certifications. Maintains working knowledge of Medicare rules and regulations. Responsibilities
Understands importance coding plays in the revenue cycle process Meets or exceeds coding productivity and quality standards Assists with DRG appeals as necessary Assists Coding Manager with identifying problems or trends that need immediate attention Adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures Qualifications
High School diploma required. Associates or bachelors degree preferred. Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required. Must possess critical thinking and analytical skills. Knowledgeable in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, ICD-10 and PCS coding guidelines, CPT, HCPCS, and basic coding principles according to whether assigned to inpatient or outpatient duties. About Rome Health
Rome Health is a non-profit health care system based in Rome, N.Y., providing services to patients throughout Central New York.
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