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Hospital Coding Specialist III (Remote)
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Hospital Coding Specialist III (Remote)
Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world! The Hospital Coding Specialist III accurately codes inpatient conditions and procedures as documented in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and in the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) and assignment of the appropriate MS-DRG (Medicare Severity-Diagnosis Related Group) or APR-DRG (All Patients Refined Diagnosis Related Groups) for complex, multi-specialty inpatient services. This individual understands and applies applicable medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology and disease processes. The Hospital Coding Specialist III reviews professional and hospital inpatient medical record documentation and properly identifies and assigns: ICD CM and PCS codes for all reportable diagnoses and procedures. MS-DRG /APR-DRG Present on admission indicators HAC (Hospital Acquired conditions) and when required, report through established procedures PSI conditions and report through established procedures Discharge Disposition code Works collaboratively with the Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists to address documentation concerns and DRG assignments Assists in the preparation of responses to DRG validation requests and other third party payer inquiries related to coding and DRG assignments as requested JOB QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Minimum Required: AHIMA or AAPC approved Medical Coding Diploma or Health Information Management Degree or related program. EXPERIENCE Minimum Required: Three years of progressive inpatient coding experience in an acute care facility. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES Minimum Required: Active credential of Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA); or AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) at the time of hire. Marshfield Clinic Health System supports remote work in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, Wyoming. Marshfield Clinic Health System will not employ individuals living in states not listed above. Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first. Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System's Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program. Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world! The Hospital Coding Specialist III accurately codes inpatient conditions and procedures as documented in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and in the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) and assignment of the appropriate MS-DRG (Medicare Severity-Diagnosis Related Group) or APR-DRG (All Patients Refined Diagnosis Related Groups) for complex, multi-specialty inpatient services. This individual understands and applies applicable medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology and disease processes. The Hospital Coding Specialist III reviews professional and hospital inpatient medical record documentation and properly identifies and assigns: ICD CM and PCS codes for all reportable diagnoses and procedures. MS-DRG /APR-DRG Present on admission indicators HAC (Hospital Acquired conditions) and when required, report through established procedures PSI conditions and report through established procedures Discharge Disposition code Works collaboratively with the Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists to address documentation concerns and DRG assignments Assists in the preparation of responses to DRG validation requests and other third party payer inquiries related to coding and DRG assignments as requested JOB QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Minimum Required: AHIMA or AAPC approved Medical Coding Diploma or Health Information Management Degree or related program. EXPERIENCE Minimum Required: Three years of progressive inpatient coding experience in an acute care facility. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES Minimum Required: Active credential of Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA); or AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) at the time of hire. Marshfield Clinic Health System supports remote work in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, Wyoming. Marshfield Clinic Health System will not employ individuals living in states not listed above. Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first. Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System's Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program. Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.