Inpatient coder Jobs in Plano, TX

Overview

Job Title : Health Information Management Coder Lead / Medical Records Specialist (Inpatient Coding) – Full-time

Responsible for assigning diagnostic and procedural codes to inpatient charts using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS or other designated coding classifications in accordance with coding rules and regulations. Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by AHIMA. Abstracting required clinical information from the medical record.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Coding : Review medical records for accurate code assignment of all documented diagnoses and procedures in accordance with Official Coding Guidelines. Adhere to Standards of Ethical Coding (AHIMA).
• Abstracting : Review medical records to determine accurate required abstracting elements (facility / client-specific elements) including appropriate discharge disposition.
• Coding Quality : Demonstrate consistency in achieving or exceeding 95.5% coding accuracy in the selection of principal and secondary diagnoses (including DRG, MCC & CC, SOI / ROM) and procedures. Ensure accuracy and consistency in abstracting elements defined by the facility.
• Coder Productivity : Meet and / or exceed Conifer's inpatient coding productivity guidelines.
• Physician Queries : Demonstrate strong skills in creating appropriate and compliant physician retrospective coding queries.
• Professional Development : Stay current with AHA Official Coding and Reporting Guidelines, CMS and other agency directives for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding. Complete mandatory coding education as assigned. Quarterly review of AHA Coding Clinic. Attend all required coding operations conference calls.
• DNFB : Review held accounts daily for resolution in support of coding DNFB performance. Communicate barriers to leaders (physician queries, missing documentation, second level review, DRG reconciliation, etc.) for appropriate follow-up and resolution.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Education / Experience

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Required : AHIMA (excludes CCA) or AAPC approved credential

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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Conifer Health requires its candidates, as applicable and as permitted by law, to obtain and provide confirmation of all required vaccinations and screenings prior to the start of employment. This may include, but is not limited to, the COVID-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, and / or any future required vaccines and screenings.

Education and Experience Notes

Minimum education, technical training and / or experience as listed above.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay : $27.30 - $40.95 per hour. Compensation depends on location, qualifications, and experience. Position may be eligible for a signing bonus for qualified new hires, subject to employment status. Conifer observed holidays receive time and a half.

Benefits

Employment practices will not be influenced by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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