Whittier, California
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Posted: 15-May-23
Location: Shawnee Mission, Kansas
Salary: Open
Categories:
Internal Number: 22041105
Description
Inpatient Coder HIM Specialist III
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One for eligible employees
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
- Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
- Sign On Bonus Available
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full Time, Days
Shift: Monday-Friday
Location: 9100 W 74th Street, Merriam, KS 66204
The community you’ll be caring for:
At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you're more than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.
The role you’ll contribute:
The Inpatient HIM Specialist III is responsible for coding and abstracting inpatient medical records using correct ICD10-CM and ICD10-PCS codes for Inpatient rules, and regulations. Performs quality checks of work completed by coders.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
- Assigns and sequences ICD10-CM and ICD-PCS codes to diagnoses and procedures from documented information in the medical record.
- Validates proper MS-DRG is assigned
- Performs quality audits for accuracy and compliance.
- Assures the final diagnoses and operative procedures as stated by the physician and other healthcare provider are valid and complete.
- Reviews medical records to identify secondary complications and co-morbid conditions.
- Codes and abstracts all necessary information with most accurately describes each documented diagnoses and procedures according to established HIM guidelines and AHIMA code of Ethics.
- Able to communicate precisely with medical staff and other healthcare providers when querying information regarding diagnoses and procedures.
- Meets coding productivity standards as outlined by department guidelines.
- Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
- Ability to work independently
- Coding skills
- Experience utilizing coding/grouping software with emphasis on inpatient principals is required
- Experience in use of computer systems and office automation applications
- Associate Degree or graduate of a technical school or technical certification required
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required
- 2-5 years of position related experience