Coding Consultant Inpatient 2

Title: Coding Consultant Inpatient 2

Location: United States

Overview

Assigns diagnostic and procedural codes to patient records using ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, and ICD-10-PCS codes.

DEFINITION:

A Coding Consultant, Inpatient – Level 3 codes complex cases for all lengths of stays and as needed.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical records and assigns accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures.


• Assigns and sequences codes accurately based on medical record documentation.


• Assigns the appropriate discharge disposition to medical records.


• Abstracts and enters the coded data for hospital statistical and reporting requirements.


• Communicates documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues to appropriate personnel for follow up and resolution.


• Maintains 95% coding accuracy rate and 95% accuracy rate for MS-DRG assignment and maintains site designated productivity standards.


• Maintains minimum production of 1 charts per hour or site specific productivity standards.


• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communications skills.


• Communicates professionally with co-workers, management, and hospital staff regarding clinical and reimbursement issues.

ADDITIONAL JOB COMPONENTS:

• Typically works remotely, accessing work related tasks via VPN access.


• Reports to work as scheduled.


• Complies with all Company and HIM Division policies and procedures.


• Responsible for tracking continuing education credits to maintain professional credentials.


• Attends mandatory sponsored in-service and/or education meetings as required.


• Adheres to the American Health Information Management Association’s code of ethics.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

• LOCATION: This job is fully remote


• TYPE: Part-time (PRN, hours may vary)

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’ degree from AHIMA certified HIM Program or Nursing Program or completion of certificate program with CCS preferred.


• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language.


• A minimum of 1-5 years of coding experience in a hospital and/or coding consulting role.


• Experience in computerized encoding and abstracting software.


• Required to take and pass annual Introductory HIPAA examination and other assigned testing to be given