Inpatient Medical Coder

Inpatient Medical Coder Company Overview Health Partners Management Group, Inc (HPMG) is a government contracting company in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. HPMG is bidding on a federal contract for coding positions. You will be a W-2 employee for HPMG, not a government employee. Summary Responsible for assignment of accurate ICD codes for diagnoses and procedures. Medical Severity - Diagnostic Related Group (MS-DRG) is automatically assigned by the grouper software for inpatient stays. Inpatient coders may also be responsible for the assignment of accurate ICD diagnoses, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), modifiers, and quantities from medical record documentation (paper or electronic) for inpatient professional services (rounds or IBWA encounters). Trains and educates MTF staff on coding issues and plays a significant role in coding compliance activities. Knowledge and Skills Excellent computer and communication skills for provider and staff interactions. Knowledge of anatomy/physiology, disease process, medical terminology, coding guidelines (inpatient), documentation requirements, familiarity with medications and reimbursement guidelines; and encoder experience. Ability to handle multiple projects and appropriately prioritize tasks to meet deadlines. Education and Certification The following are recognized certifications: Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), and Certified Coder Specialist (CCS) are acceptable for inpatient coders. A Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) from AHIMA may be counted towards either the professional services or institutional coding certification requirement, but not both, unless the individual possesses the required institutional and professional services experience for the specific position sought. The E&M coding certifications requirement for a Certified Evaluation and Management Coder (CEMC), or National Alliance of Medical Auditing Specialists’ (NAMAS) Certified Evaluation and Management Auditor (CEMA) are waived for personnel in this contract. Coding certifications other than those listed will be considered by the government on a case‑by‑case basis. Continued Education Requirements Medical coders must obtain the required continued education hours to maintain the current and proper national certification(s) required for the position. Experience Minimum of five (5) years of medical coding and/or auditing experience in two (2) or more medical, surgical, and ancillary specialties within the past 10 years; or a minimum of three (3) years of medical coding or auditing experience if that experience was in an MTF. A minimum of one (1) year of performance in the specialty is required to be documented to be considered qualifying. Performance Outcomes Accurately assigns diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient facility and professional services to include, but not limited to, inpatient stays, surgical procedures, dental surgical procedures, anesthesia services, ancillary services, and inpatient external resource sharing agreement (ERSA) encounters IAW DHA accuracy, completeness, productivity, and timeliness standards IAW DoDI 6040.42. Work may involve areas such as Laboratory, Radiology, and Dental services. Ensures correct assignment of DRGs for inpatient stays. Codes inpatient discharge records with correct and optimal DRG assignment, Relative Weighted Product (RWP) and Relative Value Units (RVUs) in order for the Center to receive correct reimbursement or workload credit. Performs necessary tasks within MHS GENESIS® and other military coding systems (to include, but not limited to, 3M Encompass 360, Joint Legacy Viewer (JLV)) to complete encounters. May be tasked with assisting with ambulatory and outpatient coding. Researches and resolves coding edit failures as assigned. Applies ICD codes for diagnoses and procedures (Diagnostic Related Group is automatically assigned by the grouper software) for inpatient stays. Identifies and extracts information from medical records (paper or electronic) for special studies and audits, internal and external. Interacts with MTF staff to ensure documentation is clear and supports coding assignments. Educates MTF staff through individual or group in‑services and training sessions. Maintains a delinquency report of missing documentation for inpatient records in order to facilitate completion of work within the required thresholds. Ensures all required component parts of the inpatient medical record that pertain to coding are present, accurate and compiled with DoD and accreditation requirements. Responsible for assignment of accurate E&M, ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes and modifiers as documented by the attending physician’s IBWA/rounds encounter during the patient hospital stay. Identifies and extracts information from medical records (paper or electronic) for special studies and audits, internal and external. Maintains a delinquency report and monitor lost IBWA/rounds records for reporting to MTF management. Adheres to accepted coding DHA and industry guidelines and conventions when choosing the most appropriate diagnosis, operation, procedure, ancillary, or E&M code to ensure ethical, accurate, and complete coding. Monitors ever‑changing regulatory and policy requirements affecting coded information for the full spectrum of services provided. Maintains technical currency through continuing education and training courses, webinars, and other learning opportunities IAW AAPC and AHIMA CEU requirements for maintaining the coding certifications required for the position. Reviews encounter and/or record documentation to identify inconsistencies, ambiguities, or discrepancies that may cause inaccurate coding, medico‑legal re‑percussions or impacts quality patient care. Identifies any problems with legibility, abbreviations, etc., and brings it to the medical provider’s attention. When necessary, develops and submits a written (electronic or hard copy) query IAW DHA Coding Compliance Plan to the provider to request clarification of provider documentation that is conflicting, ambiguous, or incomplete regarding any significant reportable condition or procedure. Monitors query submission, response times, and completion. Assigns accurate codes to encounters based upon provider responses to queries and reports queries and responses IAW DHA Coding Compliance Plan. Supports DHA coding compliance by performing due diligence in ethically and appropriately researching and/or interpreting existing guidance, including seeking clarification from the contractor supervisor or DHN Pacific Rim. Reviews and resolves coding edit failures in MHS GENESIS®. Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Advanced knowledge of the International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD‑CM), and Procedural Coding System (PCS); Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS); and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), as used in institutional and professional services medical coding. Advanced knowledge of reimbursement systems, including Prospective Payment System (PPS) and Diagnostic Related Groupings (DRGs); Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APCs); and Resource‑Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS). Advanced knowledge and understanding of industry nomenclature; medical and procedural terminology; anatomy and physiology; pharmacology; and disease processes. Practical knowledge of medical specialties; medical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; ancillary services (includes, but is not limited to: Laboratory, Dental, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Radiology); and revenue cycle management concepts related to medical coding. Practical knowledge and understanding of Government rules and regulations regarding medical coding, reimbursement guidelines, and healthcare fraud; commercial reimbursement guidelines and policies; coding audit principles and concepts, and potential areas of risk for fraud and abuse. Includes, but not limited to: The Federal Register, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Local Coverage Determinations and National Coverage Determinations (LCD and NCD), National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) guidance, manual, and edits, Internet‑Only Manuals (IOMs), and HHS‑OIG publications and reports. Practical knowledge of clinical documentation improvement and continuous process improvement processes. Practical knowledge of EHR systems and workflows pertaining to medical coding. Unique Military Health Care Systems/Procedures Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA) Composite Health Care systems (CHCS) and/or MHS GENESIS Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) Military Filing System – by sponsor social security number, terminal digit order, color‑coded and blocked filing system. Contents of a military medical record, layout, sections, family member prefix designation, forms used in a MTF, and the medical record tracking procedures. EssentrisTM, the client‑server version of the Clinical Information System (CIS) Coding Compliance Editor (CCE) Systems Work Environment / Physical Requirements The work is primarily sedentary. Requirements may include prolonged walking, standing, sitting or bending. Carrying or lifting medical records may be required daily. Use of one or more computer programs and monitors may be required to efficiently accomplish duties. Benefits Paid time off Sick time Paid holidays $20,000 company paid life insurance policy Medical insurance (employee only coverage) Dental, vision and voluntary life insurance (optional) Retirement plan Critical illness and accident policies (provided through section 125 tax credits for qualifying employees) #J-18808-Ljbffr Health Partners Management Group