Professional Coding Specialist II - (Inpatient Notes - Multispecialty Experience

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. To ensure accurate and appropriate gathering of information into the coding classification systems to meet departmental, hospital and outside agency requirements. This includes ensuring appropriate reimbursement, compliance and charging with the various coding guidelines and regulatory agencies. Responsible for obtaining accurate and complete documentation in the medical record for accurate coding assignment, severity of illness and risk of mortality for each medical record. This position is an integral part of an overall compliance program effort as it pertains to physician coding and billing functions, as such will interact with physician and non-physician providers to maximize correct coding initiatives. Responsible for analyzing and resolving issues of missing charges and problem accounts by researching information regarding department reimbursement. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. High School Diploma or Equivalent. 2. CurrentHIM/Coding Certification through ONE of the following: American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) EXPERIENCE: 1. Two (2) years of medical coding experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE: 1. Two (2) years of physician office coding experience. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Reviews and accurately interprets medical record documentation from all accounts in order to identify all diagnosis and procedures th