Coder – HIM

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Iowa.

📋 Description

• Evaluate inpatient, observation, and outpatient records to establish suitable ICD-10-CM and CPT code assignments.

• Allocate DRG, ambulatory patient groups (APG), and ambulatory patient classifications (APC) to the relevant patient cases.

• Provide constructive feedback to medical and ancillary personnel and act as a coding resource for the facility.

• Conduct thorough reviews of medical records to identify all diagnoses and procedures.

• Utilize computerized coding/abstracting software to determine appropriate sequencing and optimal DRG, APG, and APC assignments.

• Verify codes and DRG assignments post-discharge.

• Inform the supervisor of any issues related to Performance Improvement, Utilization Management, Infection Control, and Risk Management review activities.

• Engage with physicians and other staff in a professional and tactful manner.

• Monitor encounter status for accurate code assignment and collaborate with Patient Financial Services to accelerate final billing.

• Participate in ongoing education regarding ICD-10-CM, CPT, DRG, APG, and APC assignment.

• Assist in cross-training MIM Department staff for concurrent review and outpatient processes.

• Serve as a liaison and resource for medical, social services, nursing, and ancillary departments.

• Collect data for monitoring and evaluation studies and support data collection for external agencies.

⛳️ Requirements

• An associate degree in health information management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Accreditation as a RHIA or RHIT, or certification as a CCS, CCA, CPC, or an equivalent qualification.

• Professional certification by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) as a CCS is preferred.

• Professional certification by the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) as a CPC is preferred.

• A minimum of one year of prior experience with ICD-10-CM and/or HCPCS/CPT coding is preferred.

• Capability to accurately and consistently complete required fields on abstracts.

• Ability to meet productivity benchmarks for finalizing Inpatient/Outpatient and Clinic accounts at a minimum rate of 90%.

• Capacity to achieve an accuracy standard of 95% for principal/secondary diagnoses and procedures being correctly coded.

• Proficiency in accurately entering CPT codes into the charge entry screen in Meditech on a consistent basis.

• Work hours from 8 AM to 4:30 PM (United States of America).

🏝️ Benefits

• Retirement - IPERS

• Education Assistance

• Employee Health & Wellness

• PTO

• Free Parking

• Health Insurance

• Supplemental Insurance

• 529 College Savings Plan

• Supportive work culture