Acute Inpatient Complex Coder

Department Name: Coding-Acute Care Hospital Work Shift: Day Job Category: Revenue Cycle Great careers are built at Banner Health! We understand that talented professionals appreciate having options. We are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices including remote work options. Banner Health is Arizona’s largest employer and one of the largest nonprofit healthcare systems in the country; and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. We have remote workers in 39 States and growing! This fully remote Acute Care Inpatient HIMS Complex Coder | Medical Coder position allows you to bring your 3-5 years experience of in Inpatient Facility Coding and grow! This position requires CCS or CPC or CCS-P or RHIT or RHIA in an active status with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). You are reviewing and analyzing documentation present in the medical record for Inpatient cases to assign ICD 10 CM diagnoses and ICD 10 PCS procedures, based on the documentation in the medical record. Knowledge of all coding guidelines and MS-DRG, APR -DRG reimbursement is paramount, along with abiding by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association. Banner Acute Care positions offer opportunities for growth within the coding department, including roles such as Coding Educator, Coding Quality Analyst, and supervisory/management opportunities. Additionally, as part of the Revenue Cycle team, there are opportunities within that team. After we interview, you will need to complete two coding assessments which need to be reviewed before a final decision can be made. Candidates have up to one week from the date of the interview to complete those two assessments. Banner Health provides your equipment when hired. This is a fully remote position and available if you live in the following states only: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV & WY. The hours are flexible as we have remote Coders across the Nation. Generally, any 8-hour period between 7am – 7pm can work, with production being the greatest emphasis. Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life. Apply today! Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care. POSITION SUMMARY Provides coding and abstracting for mid-tiered complexity range of acute care services at all Banner hospitals. Reviews diagnosis and diagnostic information and codes and abstracts diagnoses and/or procedures on inpatient records using ICD CM and PCS coding classification systems. Completes MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignments on inpatient records as appropriate. Ensures ethical and accurate coding in accordance with all regulatory requirements and AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Analyzes medical information from medical records. Accurately codes diagnostic and procedural information in accordance with national coding guidelines and appropriate reimbursement requirements. Consults with medical providers to clarify missing or inadequate record information and to determine appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes. Provides timely and accurate coding in accordance to department specific productivity and quality standards thorough assignment of ICD CM and PCS codes, MS-DRGs, APR-DRGs and POAs for mid-tiered complexity range of acute care services at all Banner hospitals. 2. Abstracts clinical diagnoses, procedure codes and documents other pertinent information obtained from the patient encounter. Seeks out missing information and creates complete records, including items such as disease and procedure codes, discharge disposition, date of surgery, attending physician, consulting physicians, surgeons and anesthesiologists. Refers inconsistent patient treatment information or documentation to coding support tech, coding quality analyst or coding manager for clarification/additional information for accurate code assignment. 3. Provides coding quality assurance for medical records. For all assigned records and/or areas assures compliance with coding rules and regulations according to regulatory agencies for state Medicaid plans, Center for Medicare Services (CMS), Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), as well as company and applicable professional standards. Ability to address related and complex matters independently with regard to interpretation of coding guidelines. 4. May provide mentoring for less experienced staff members. 5. Works under general supervision using specialized expertise in the subject matter. Works within a set of defined rules. Ability to address related and complex matters independently with regard to interpretation of coding guidelines prior to referral to senior manager, educator or Coding Quality Analyst. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and specialized formal training in medical record keeping principles and practices, anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical terminology, standard nomenclature, and classification of diagnoses and operations, or an Associate’s degree in a health care field. Requires Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administration (RHIA) or other appropriate coding certification in an active status with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Requires a proficiency and expertise level as typically obtained by three or more years of inpatient coding experience in Acute Care inpatient facility or healthcare system; or any combination of education and experience to successfully achieve skill proficiency for complex inpatient work . Must demonstrate a level of knowledge and understanding of ICD CM and PCS coding principles as recommended by the American Health Information Management Association coding competencies. Must be able to work effectively and efficiently in a remote setting, utilizing common office programs, coding software and abstracting systems. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Associates degree in a job-related field or experience equivalent to same. Previous experience in large, multi-system healthcare organization. Additional related education and/or experience preferred Estimated Pay Range: $26.40 - $44.00 / hour Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. 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