Hospital HIM Coder - Hospital Inpatient and Outpatient

Description Memorial Community Health, Inc. is in search to fill the position of HIM Coder for Hospital Inpatient and Outpatient. This role is part-time and/or full-time, with the ability to work from home. We are open to certified and non-certified coders. This position is responsible for the coding of hospital inpatient, swing bed, and outpatient records according to ICD-10-CM, CPT-4 and HCPCS coding systems including evaluating records for appropriate information/diagnoses to support all services/tests/medications provided to the patient, according to established coding policies and procedures. Job Duties: Assigns accurate codes abstracting pertinent patient information from inpatient, swing bed, and outpatient records. Ensures coding accuracy. Helps wherever else needed. Works with clearing house to answer questions and investigate coding issues identified by them. Abides by the standards of ethical coding set forth by the American Health Information Management Association. Follows HIPAA regulations and ensures that the confidentiality of residents' medical, personal, financial records, employee records, and organizational records is maintained. Complies, understands, and enforces state and federal regulatory requirements related to the performance of Memorial Community Health operations and requirements, including but not limited to HIPAA, the Code of Conduct, the Compliance Policy, Safety and Infection Control, all department and organization-wide policies, Critical Access Hospital requirements, and Federal and State of Nebraska regulations. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent One (1) year of previous coding experience preferred Certified Coder by the AAPC or AHIMA preferred Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10 Knowledge of medical terminology #J-18808-Ljbffr Memorial Community Health, Inc.