Coder – HIM, Full Time

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

📋 Description

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

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

• Examine medical records to identify all diagnoses and procedures.

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

• Confirm codes and DRG assignments following patient discharge.

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

• Collaborate with physicians and other staff members.

• Track encounter status for accurate code assignment and coordinate with Patient Financial Services to expedite final billing.

• Engage in ongoing education related to ICD-10-CM, CPT, DRG, APG, and APC assignment.

• Support cross-training of MIM Department staff for concurrent and outpatient review processes.

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

• Extract data for monitoring and evaluation studies and assist with data collection for external agencies.

• Complete required abstract fields accurately and adhere to productivity and coding accuracy standards.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Certification as a RHIA or RHIT, or credentials as a CCS, CCA, CPC, or equivalent.

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

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

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

• Proficient knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, DRG, APG, and APC coding and assignments.

• Skill in using computerized coding/abstracting software and Meditech.

• Competence in accurately reviewing medical records and assigning diagnoses and procedure codes.

• Ability to communicate professionally and tactfully with physicians and staff.

🏝️ Benefits

• Retirement - IPERS

• Education Assistance

• Employee Health & Wellness

• PTO

• Free Parking

• Health Insurance

• Supplemental Insurance

• 529 College Savings Plan

• Supportive work culture