Inpatient Coder

Inpatient Coder

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Review documentation to code diagnosis and procedures

• Communicate with physicians to obtain or clarify diagnosis and/or procedures via the query process

• Assign accurate codes utilizing an electronic encoder application in accordance with practice policy and regulatory guidelines

• Perform Peer Reviews of Company Health Information Management coding auditors and coders

• Complete reports as requested

• Maintain minimum accuracy rate of 98% while meeting internal productivity standards set by company

• Maintain productivity expectations: inpatient 24 encounters per day, 3 encounters per hour, 20 minutes to code each encounter

• AHIMA credential

• Minimum 3 years IP coding experience at an Academic/Trauma Level 1 facility

• APR DRG experience

• Experience must include all IP areas/service types – anything and everything an inpatient admission would be required for

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

• CCS, RHIT or RHIA (AHIMA)

• Minimum of two years of facility based inpatient experience

• Knowledge of Federal, state and payer regulations

• Capable of interpreting medical records reports and chart entries

• Able to work independently and as a team member

• Capable of applying judgment and decision making

• Base office skills (Word, Excel)

• Pass Coding Assessment with score 80% or greater.

• Basic background with computers with ability to be in multiple systems at 1 time

• Self-motivated with ability to work autonomously and in a team in a fast paced environment

• Interacting with manager/team members on scheduled time off and breaks and new procedures and policies as provided by the client is essential.

• Well organized and able to handle multiple projects as needed.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Able to be flexible and adaptable to change.

• Proficiency in MS Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.