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San Francisco

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San Francisco

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Experience Experience

San Francisco, CA

Inpatient Coder

San Francisco, CA

Auer and Sons

San Francisco, CA

Inpatient Coder

Meets => 95% accuracy
Professional Development: Stays current with AHA Official Coding and Reporting Guidelines, CMS and other agency directives for ICD-10-CM and CPT coding. Attends mandatory coding seminars on annual basis (IPPS and OPPS, ICD-10-CM and CPT updates) for inpatient and outpatient coding. Quarterly review of AHA Coding Clinic. Attends Quarterly Coding Updates and all coding conference calls
Abide by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official coding guidelines
Ensure accurate coding by clarifying diagnosis and procedural information through a query process
Abstracts data elements to satisfy statistical requests by the hospital, health system, medical staff, etc. and enters all coded/abstracted information into the hospital information system. (15%)
Provide coding support for facility backlogs, staffing coverage, and coverage for system upgrade transitions
Professional Development: Stays current with AHA Official Coding and Reporting Guidelines, CMS and other agency directives for ICD-10-CM and CPT coding. Attends mandatory coding seminars on annual basis (IPPS and OPPS, ICD-10-CM and CPT updates) for inpatient and outpatient coding. Quarterly review of AHA Coding Clinic. Attends Quarterly Coding Updates and all coding conference calls. 10%

Philadelphia, PA

HIM Inpatient Coder

Philadelphia, PA

Jaskolski, Rippin and Hamill

Philadelphia, PA

HIM Inpatient Coder

Maintains an accuracy rate at or above 95%
Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official coding guidelines
Reviews daily system-generated error reports to correct or complete missing data elements
Assists in implementing solutions to reduce back-end billing errors. Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official coding guidelines
Assigns present on admission (POA) value for inpatient diagnoses
Reviews documentation to verify and, when necessary, correct the patient disposition upon discharge
Coding Labor Productivity: Meets and/or exceeds Conifer’s coding productivity guidelines. 40%

present

Detroit, MI

Senior Inpatient Coder

Detroit, MI

Bailey, Sauer and Beatty

present

Detroit, MI

Senior Inpatient Coder

present

Professional Development: Stays current with AHA Official Coding and Reporting Guidelines, CMS and other agency directives for ICD-9-CM and CPT coding. Attends mandatory coding seminars on annual basis (IPPS and OPPS, ICD-9-CM and CPT updates) for inpatient and outpatient coding. Quarterly review of AHA Coding Clinic. Attends Quarterly Coding Updates and all coding conference calls
Maintain up-to-date Coding knowledge by reviewing materials disseminated/recommended by the QM Manager, Coding Operations Managers, and Director of Coding/Quality Management, among others
Coding: Reviews medical records for the determination of accurate assignment of all documented diagnoses and procedures. Adheres to Standards of Ethical Coding (AHIMA)
Goal: Average coding quality standard of =>95% accuracy per monitoring period
Coding Labor Productivity: Meets and/or exceeds Conifer’s coding productivity guidelines
Review and maintain a record of charts coded, held, and/or missing
Participate in Coding department meetings and educational events

Education Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Creativity

Baylor University

Bachelor’s Degree in Creativity

Skills Skills

Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level of proficiency
Strong attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and concepts effectively across organizational levels
Working knowledge of functional relationships between departments within a healthcare or similar environment
Knowledge of JCAHO, HIPAA, HCFA, Title 22, security principles, guidelines, and standard healthcare practices
Knowledge and application of ICD-10-CM, HCPCS and CPT-4 classification High ethical standards
Knowledge of JCAHO, HIPAA, CMS, Title 22, security principles, guidelines, and standard healthcare practices
Solid time management and problem solving skills
Great interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

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Inpatient Coder Resume Examples & Samples

2+ years of acute care coding experience
RHIT/RHIA/CCS or CPC
College courses in anatomy, physiology
Medical terminology, ICD-9 CM and CPT-4 coding

Inpatient Coder Resume Examples & Samples

3+ years of experience in an Acute Care Hospital
Demonstrated proficiency in ICD9 / CPT4 coding
ICD 10 experience

Inpatient Coder Resume Examples & Samples

1+ year of Inpatient Coding experience
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentials
Data entry experience
Solid analytical and research experience

Inpatient Coder Resume Examples & Samples

2+ years of experience in complex Diagnostic and Procedural Inpatient Coding within an academic Medical Center
Formal Inpatient Coding Training program
CCS, RHIA or RHIT
Solid clinical documentation skills

Inpatient Coder Remote Resume Examples & Samples

2 Maintain productivity by patient status (# per hr)
7 Demonstrate knowledge of ICD-9 diagnosis and procedures, CPT Coding (Non-charge master driven (CDM)), E-Codes (Place of Occ w/Falls), and Procedure Coding List (HIM vs CDM) No E/M
Level 2 Proficient (in addition to above duties)
2 Demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology: general medical, surgical and diagnostic terms, and procedures related to department
1 Assist in the coordination of ongoing follow-up on coding pre-bill exceptions and coding/billing edits to minimize the coding pre-bill amount. 3.2 Assist the Department Manager/Director as requested in review and update of department functions and procedures

Inpatient Coder / Outpatient Coder Resume Examples & Samples

Supports HIM Department by performing other tasks as requested
Must possess expert knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, and ICD-10-CM coding principles
Must possess ability to assess a record and make independent, responsible decisions upholding policy and procedure
Requires telephone communication, extensive reading, data entry, & prolonged sitting & bending to collect, review, & replace charts
Proficient in business office skills
Must possess ability to learn & perform all essential job functions accurately with minimal direct supervision within probationary period

Inpatient Coder Resume Examples & Samples

Assign codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures according to the appropriate classification system for complex inpatient encounters utilizing a computer assisted coding system
Review provider documentation to determine principal diagnosis, co-morbidities and complications, secondary conditions and surgical procedures
Utilize technical coding principals and MS-DRG reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnoses and procedures
Ensure accurate coding by clarifying diagnosis and procedural information through a query process
Assign present on admission (POA) value for inpatient diagnoses
Extract required information from source documentation and enter into encoder and abstracting system
Identifies non-payment conditions (HAC) and when required, report through established procedures
Reviews documentation to verify and, when necessary, correct the patient disposition upon discharge
Prioritize work to ensure timeframe of medical record coding meets regulatory requirements
Serve as a resource for coding related questions to other Dignity Health employees as appropriate
Meet performance and quality standards at the Inpatient Coder II level
Abide by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official coding guidelines
CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, or RHIA preferred
Three years of relevant coding and abstracting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Prior coding classes required. Applicants must have completed one of the following
Analytical / Critical thinking
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and concepts effectively across organizational levels
Knowledge of information privacy laws, access, release of information, and release control technologies
Knowledge of hospital protocols and procedures
Working knowledge of functional relationships between departments within a healthcare or similar environment
Knowledge of JCAHO, HIPAA, CMS, Title 22, security principles, guidelines, and standard healthcare practices

Inpatient Coder Resume Examples & Samples

Spend a minimum of 50% of time on observation encounters
Meet performance and quality standards at the Inpatient Coder I level
One year of relevant coding and abstracting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Anatomy / Physiology, Medical Terminology and ICD-10 and CPT coding courses conforming to American Hospital Association, American Medical Association, or CMS standards
An AAPC or AHIMA accredited coding certification program
Performance Measures
Exceeds Dignity Health’s coding accuracy and productivity standards at the Inpatient Coder I level
Consideration for movement to Inpatient Coder II includes demonstrated higher level productivity and quality as well as an entry level familiarity of inpatient coding
Knowledge and application of ICD-10-CM, HCPCS and CPT-4 classification High ethical standards
Knowledge of JCAHO, HIPAA, HCFA, Title 22, security principles, guidelines, and standard healthcare practices

Inpatient Coder Resume Examples & Samples

Perform DRG/APC validation audit reviews as indicated by the Director/Supervisor to identify ICD-9-CM, MS-DRG, CPT, and APC proficiency rates
Comply with established facility policies and procedures
Adhere to applicable federal, state, local, and private requirements, policies, and procedures
Assure the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of coded data
Remain current and knowledgeable regarding code and DRG assignment updates and changes
Code all inpatient records with an accuracy of 95% or greater

Lead Inpatient Coder Resume Examples & Samples

Associates or Bachelors Degree in HIM preferred, or Associate’s degree equivalent in medical information technology (with course work in physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, disease processes, ICD-10-CM coding, management and/or office systems) is required
Formal coding education with strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and DRG assignment is required
Minimum of 2 years coding in an acute care setting is required
Proficiency with multiple computer systems including Microsoft Office Word and Excel applications (among others) is required
1-2 years of management related to coding functions in an acute care setting is preferred

Inpatient Coder Resume Examples & Samples

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management preferred
2 years of hospital coding (inpatient or outpatient based on assigned role) experience required
ICD-10 trained preferred

HIM Inpatient Coder Resume Examples & Samples

Education: High School graduate required. Minimum of two year college degree required from accredited institution. Must have minimally and successfully completed medical terminology, anatomy & physiology and ICD10 coding education
Licensure:RHIA, RHIT, CCS combination preferred – requires at least one accreditation and certification. Prior experience with case management and clinical documentation improvement and ICD-10 Trainer certification preferred. Coding certification must be completed within 1 year if course work supports applicant
Professional Experience: Minimum of two years of Health Information Management (HIM) experience with a minimum of two years inpatient coding experience. Will accept candidate with 5 years HIM experience, AHIMA coding education training, ICD10 training and one year of hospital based inpatient coding

Senior Inpatient Coder Resume Examples & Samples

Coding credential required from AHIMA/AAPC (RHIA, RHIT, CIC, CCS, CPC)
2+ years of Inpatient medical coding experience (hospital, facility, etc.)
ICD-10 experience
Experience applying DRG to coding
Ability to use a PC in a Windows environment, including MS Word and EMR systems

HIM Inpatient Coder Resume Examples & Samples

Maintains an accuracy rate at or above 95%
Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official coding guidelines
Reviews daily system-generated error reports to correct or complete missing data elements
Meditech experience preferred

Inpatient Coder Resume Examples & Samples

College level coursework in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
Formal inpatient coding training program
CCS, CCA, RHIA or RHIT certifications
2 years experience in complex diagnostic and procedural inpatient coding

Inpatient Coder Resume Examples & Samples

Abstracts data elements to satisfy statistical requests by the hospital, health system, medical staff, etc. and enters all coded/abstracted information into the hospital information system. (15%)
RHIA, RHIT, CPC, CPCH, CCSP or CCS required
Successful completion of college-level courses in Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Terminology required

Inpatient Coder Resume Examples & Samples

3 years coding/abstracting experience in hospital inpatient and outpatient coding. Advanced training in ICD-10-CM and PCS
Coding credential though AHIMA or AAPC
Computer and software skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, encoder/grouper
Strong written and verbal communications skills

Inpatient Coder Resume Examples & Samples

Must demonstrate thorough working knowledge of the practices in a specialized field
More than one up to three years of related work experience required, demonstrating a working knowledge of the job responsibilities and methods
Required Credentialed by the AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association)
CE requirement to remain credentialed is 20-30 CE's every two years
Prefer two years minimum for New Grad coding of inpatient and/or outpatient in an acute care or hospital setting

Inpatient Coder Resume Examples & Samples

Minimum of 5 (five) years acute care hospital inpatient coding experience strongly preferred
Maintains productivity levels set forth by Community Health Systems while maintaining a 95% coding accuracy rate
Thorough knowledge of the related prospective payment systems (PPS)

Inpatient Coder Resume Examples & Samples

Completion of a coding certificate program (AAPC or AHIMA) or, obtain an Associate or Bachelor’ degree from AHIMA certified program with an RHIT or RHIA. If not yet certified in coding, obtain a CCS within 1 year of hire
Successful completion of coursework for Coding, which includes ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS or designated coding classification system in accordance with the UHDDS coding guidelines
Expert-level knowledge of all procedures concerning sequencing of diagnosis and procedure codes for appropriate classification systems
Effective and professional verbal and written communication
Ability to multi-task and work independently
Demonstrates the ability to efficiently complete work assignments and have interaction with coding leadership team to review and discuss documentation and coding concerns
Demonstrates the ability to efficiently complete work assignments and have extensive daily interaction with coding leadership team to review and discuss documentation, coding and reimbursement issues
At least two years of coding experience in a Trauma 1 teaching hospital or large health care delivery system
Experience coding transplant
Assigning diagnostic and procedural codes to patient records using ICD-9-CM/ICD-10 CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS and any other designated coding classification system in accordance with the UHDDS coding guidelines
Reviewing medical records and assigning accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures
Communicating documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues to appropriate personnel for follow up and resolution
Adhering to accuracy and productivity levels established by the department
Communicating with co-workers, management, and hospital staff regarding clinical and reimbursement issues
Adhering to the American Health Information Management Association’s code of ethics and departmental Code of Integrity