Certified Inpatient Coding Specialist CCS

Inpatient Coding SpecialistAs Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care. Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.Position ResponsibilitiesPerforms coding and abstracting on inpatient charts by accurately assigning ICD-10-CM and PCS codes.Assigns correct ICD-10CM/PCS codes and POA's to reflect the appropriate DRG, SOI, ROM, with an accuracy rate of 95% or greater.Performs abstracting of coding and clinical data (I.e. discharge disposition, discharge date, patient type, etc..) with an accuracy rate of 95% or greater.Pay attention to detail to assure codes reflect the level of specificity supported in the source documentApplies knowledge of disease process, anatomy, and physiology, medical terminology and pharmacology when assigning ICD-10-CM diagnoses codesProcess of Emails, Smarts, CDI, Internal/External Audits daily within a 24 to 48 hour response time.Selects the principal diagnosis and principal procedure, along with other diagnoses and procedures using UHDDS definitions with a high level of coding accuracy rateContinually updates knowledge of all coding and reimbursement guidelines and regulations, including but not limited to ICD-10-CM Guidelines for Coding and ReportingMaintains current knowledge of the information contained in Coding Clinic and the Official Guidelines for Coding and ReportingIs proficient in using Epic and 3m 360 Encompass encoder.Is able to write appropriate physician queries. Refers queries to physicians and questions to supervisors as appropriate, complying with all internal audit requirements, (i.e. review charts for Complication/Cormorbidity compliance).Confirms the accuracy of autosuggested codes by utilizing the evidence review buttons.Completes 30 hours of Continued Education annually.QualificationsLicense/Registration/Certification RHIA Or RHIT Or CCS REQUIREDEducation Associates degree in Health Information Management or completion of Coding Specialist Prog or equivalent years of work experience.Experience 2 years of coding ICD10-CM/PCSBenefits:Health benefitsLife insuranceLong-term disability coverageHealthcare spending accountsRetirement planPaid time offPet InsuranceTuition reimbursementEmployee assistance programWellness programOn-site housing for select positions and more!