Sr Coder - Per Diem

Per Diem Inpatient Coder (Sr Coder)

Southwest Healthcare is seeking a Per Diem Inpatient Coder (Sr Coder) who collaborates with staff across the Region. This position is fully remote and responsible for: Inpatient records are charged/coded in accordance to established Coding guidelines and regulations. Assist with other areas of coding as needed. Collaborates with Health Information Management (HIM) Leadership, as needed, to review charts for performance improvement initiatives and assists with the resolution of coding issues.

Qualifications Experience/Training/Experience: High School Graduate or equivalent required. Associate's degree from an accredited College or University in Health Information Management preferred. Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience in coding related functions with proficiency in inpatient coding required, acute care experience required. Certifications/Licenses: Current Registered Health Information Administrator Certificate (RHIA) or a current Registered Health Information Technician Certificate (RHIT) required, or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS). All certificates are accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Other Skills and Abilities: Demonstrates knowledge and ensures compliance with The Joint Commission and Title 22 standards and guidelines. Demonstrates compliance with hospital policies and procedures at all times. Ability to set priorities and appropriately organize workload and complete assignments in a timely manner. Demonstrates ability to relate to clinical personnel and medical staff, as well as ability to interact well with the public. Must have knowledge of PC and applications. Demonstrates the ability to adhere to all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Federal and State statute, as it related to proper and improper releases. Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, including disease processes. Demonstrates working knowledge of current ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines with working knowledge of DRG, APC and diagnosis sequencing concepts. Demonstrates knowledge of OSHPD requirements for Inpatient reporting. Proficiency in the use of all applicable software, which includes the abstracting system 3M HDM product(s) and Nuance CD One. Demonstrates familiarity with patient medical records. Demonstrates ability to perform under pressure, meet frequent deadlines, and tight schedules. Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and detail oriented. Demonstrates effective communication with all customers (i.e. medical staff, hospital staff, patients, etc.) regardless of communication method. Utilizes principles of AIDET for framework of conservations. Demonstrates ability to maintain positive relationships and courteous interactions with hospital staff, medical staff, and the public.