Coding Specialist III, Hospital Billing IP Coding

JOB DETAILSDepartment: Hospital Billing IP CodingFTE: 1.00 (80 hours per pay period)Shift(s): DayShift Length: 8 hoursLocation: 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.RESPONSIBILITIESAssigns the appropriate ICD codes to diagnoses and procedures on inpatient casesAssigns the correct DRG based on the coded diagnostic and procedural information on inpatient casesAssigns the correct POA to corresponding diagnosesAbstracts demographic and clinical data (including quality assurance) from the patient’s medical recordEffectively interacts with providers for clarification of coding/documentation issuesInitiates, reviews, and/or edits physician queries where appropriateMaintains or exceeds established accuracy and productivity standardsMaintains statistics, records, and logs in relation to assigned work areaAssists with the training and in-services of students and new employees in specific areas of assignment as directed by managementKeeps educated about current coding updates per management’s direction – including ICD coding guidelines and DRG methodologiesKeeps management informed of coding problems/issuesRepresents coding on teams, committees, and task forces as assigned by managementActively 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