Coding Specialist III, Hospital Billing IP Coding

JOB DETAILS Department: Hospital Billing IP Coding FTE: 1.00 (80 hours per pay period) Shift(s): Day Shift Length: 8 hours Location: Remote* *Current List of non-MN States where Hennepin Healthcare is an Eligible Employer: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Mexico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin. Purpose of this position: Under general supervision, performs all functions associated with the appropriate assignment of ICD codes. Performs coding for inpatient hospital billing. RESPONSIBILITIES Assigns the appropriate ICD codes to diagnoses and procedures on inpatient cases Assigns the correct DRG based on the coded diagnostic and procedural information on inpatient cases Assigns the correct POA to corresponding diagnoses Abstracts demographic and clinical data (including quality assurance) from the patient’s medical record Effectively interacts with providers for clarification of coding/documentation issues Initiates, reviews, and/or edits physician queries where appropriate Maintains or exceeds established accuracy and productivity standards Maintains statistics, records, and logs in relation to assigned work area Assists with the training and in-services of students and new employees in specific areas of assignment as directed by management Keeps educated about current coding updates per management’s direction – including ICD coding guidelines and DRG methodologies Keeps management informed of coding problems/issues Represents coding on teams, committees, and task forces as assigned by management Actively participates in other duties as assigned, but only after appropriate training QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications: Must have completed an American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) approved program for Certified Coding Specialist, -OR- Health Information Technician (2 year degree), -OR- Health Information Administrator (4 year degree) Five years of coding experience Certification Required: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by an AHIMA recognized program Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing Ability to work independently with minimal direction