Beth Israel Lahey Health

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues, and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Inpatient Coder 3

Medical Billing and CodingMedical Billing and CodingFull TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

30 days ago

Salary

$29 - $41 / hour

Associate Degree3 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Review the complete electronic and scanned medical records of discharged patients. Assigns ICD-10-CM diagnosis and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes from documentation in the medical record. • Abstracts coded data and patient information into the coding abstracting system in use by BILH (examples of information include attending physician, surgeon, surgery dates, disposition, discharge date, and infant birth weight). • Applies ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, AHA Coding Clinic Advice when coding inpatient records, and facility-specific guidelines. • Sequences the assigned codes using 3M software, and exercises all principles of assigning and sequencing ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for comprehensive coding and appropriate DRG assignment. • Participates in training programs, including educational sessions for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines and updates. • Follows hospital-specific guidelines to identify and facilitate prompt resolution of documentation, abstracting and/or other account problems.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of an Associate degree in Health Information Management or Completion of an AHIMA or AAPC Coding Certification program, required
  • RHIA, RHIT, or CCS from AHIMA or a CIC from AAPC, required
  • Minimum 3 years of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS Inpatient coding assignment, required
  • Medical terminology
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint applications
  • Knowledge and understanding of current ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
  • Knowledge of medical records content and management
  • Working knowledge of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) either through experience or education, including experience working with structured data and database management
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Knowledge of laws and regulations about health information and patient confidentiality

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Vaccination requirement for employment

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