Inpatient Coding Specialist Mid Level
Posted on: 7 Mar 2021
Maitland, FL
Job Description
Job Description
Description
Mid-level Inpatient Coding Specialist AdventHealth
Location Address: ADH TRICKEL BUILDING, Maitland, FL
Work Hours/Shift:
* Full Time
You Will Be Responsible For:
* Reviews, analyzes, and interprets clinical documentation, seeking clarification from the physician when discrepancies exist. Effectively communicates with physicians and allied health personnel the need for comprehensive, accurate timely clinical documentation.
* Applies ICD-9 codes, ICD-10 codes, DRG codes, present on admission codes, patient status codes, and participating physician codes with an understanding of how each is used and the impact the accuracy of the data has on mortality rates, clinical quality, reimbursement, internal score cards and key quality indicators.
* Utilizes thorough understanding of the Official Coding Guidelines, Coding Clinic guidance, medical necessity and coverage determinations
* Uses critical thinking and sound judgment in decision making; keeping reimbursement considerations in balance with regulatory compliance.
* Assumes personal responsibility for professional growth, development, and continuing education to maintain a high level of proficiency.
Qualifications
What Will You Need:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
* Experienced level with at least 3-5 years acute care inpatient coding experience in a hospital setting
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
* One-two years of coding education including formal education in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
* Comprehensive experience with cases that require a more complex level of coding
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
* RHIA, RHIT, or CCS or certification or credential
Job Summary:
The Inpatient Coder is responsible for reviewing, analyzing and interpreting clinical documentation contained in the medical record applying appropriate ICD9 and DRG codes conventions and requirements of Medicare Prospective Payment System. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
AdventHealth
Altamonte Springs, FL
We are one of the largest faith-based health care providers in the United States. For 150 years, we have carried on a tradition of providing whole-person care that not only addresses patients' physical ailments, but also supports their emotional and spiritual well-being. We demonstrate the same level of compassion and care for our employees as well, doing all that we can to help them realize their full potential – both personally and professionally.
AdventHealth is comprised of more than 82,000 employees and physicians nationwide who share a common purpose, are united in mission and deliver whole person care – care that treats the body, mind and spirit. Our health care system finds its roots in the heritage and continuing ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, which has a 150-year legacy of innovative health care services.
Throughout the United States, our system has more than 40 outstanding hospital-anchored markets in nine states, and our team delivers care to about 25,000 people a day.
Each of our employees is a valued member of our team. They play an important role in ensuring every person we serve is treated with uncommon compassion, feels connected throughout their experience, receives exceptional care, trusts us as reliable, and ultimately, feels whole because of their engagement with us. Everyone deserves this kind of experience and this is our promise – it’s how we live out our mission.
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IndustryHealthcare
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No. of Employees82,000+
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