Coding Quality Reviewer/Audit

Revenue Cycle Inpatient Coder

The Revenue Cycle Inpatient Coder is a Health Information Management Professional responsible for ICD-10 coding, POA and DRG assignment and abstracting of inpatient episodes of care according to ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Rules and Principles. Keeps abreast of clinical conditions, coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements. Brings identified concerns to management for resolution.

Essential Functions:

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson
• Performs ICD-10-CM /CPT coding and data abstraction within minimum established accuracy and productivity rates.
• Attends mandatory staff education sessions and department meetings. Refers coding issues to supervisor in a timely manner for determination and guideline development. Complete and submit a weekly productivity log.

Education - Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management, Nursing, Business Administration, Health Administration or related field preferred.

Experience - Required

• 3 years experience coding inpatient acute care medical records.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Required

• Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems, ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis and the ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve the problems in the best interest of the business.
• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Knowledge of and ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
• Knowledge of coaching concepts and methods, ability to encourage, motivate, and guide individuals or teams in learning and improving effectiveness.
• Understanding of the value of self-motivation and initiative, ability and willingness to seek out work and the drive to accomplish goals.
• Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Knowledge of interviewing concepts and techniques, ability to conduct a conversation with another person to gather required information.
• Knowledge of the major responsibilities, accountabilities, and overall organization of the customer support function or department, ability to properly support customer inquiries and bring problems to a timely resolution.
• Knowledge of account management practices, tasks, and tools and ability to provide services and support to key clients.

Licenses and Certifications - Required

• RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator - American Health Information Management Association or
• RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician - American Health Information Management Association or
• CPC - Certified Professional Coder - American Academy of Professional Coders or
• CCS - Certified Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.

Primary Location Address

111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America