Coder - Inpatient

SUMMARY

As an Inpatient Coder, your strong attention to detail is crucial when reviewing and accurately coding medical records.

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ATTRIBUTES

• Graduate of an AHIMA AS or BS degree program preferred
• Two (2) years of inpatient acute care hospital coding preferred
• Practical experience with computerized encoding and grouping preferred
• Applicant must successfully pass a practical coding examination

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coding. Code a variety of records within established productivity guidelines with at least 95% accuracy on a consistent basis; group and assign DRGs and appropriate E/M levels with at least 95% accuracy on a consistent basis
• Abstraction. Abstract ER provider assignment into an abstracting system with at least 99% accuracy on a consistent basis; abstract other required information accurately including discharge dispositions, SPARCS data, physician names and procedure dates
• Quality Assurance. Accurately assign the facility charge for emergency room and observation records; identify errors and process accounts for corrections; correct errors identified through various auditing processes; manage problematic workflow edits and other technical issues to ensure timely resolution 

EDUCATION:

AS: Health Information Management (Required)

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$22.00 - $31.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14617

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

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