CODING SPECIALIST - INPATIENT
- JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS
- Job Summary:
- Codes and abstracts inpatient medical records in accordance with established coding conventions and guidelines.
- Education:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management (HIM) or Coding, preferred. Position requires formal working knowledge equivalent to a two or four year degree in Coding.
- Registration/Certification/Licensure:
- AHIMA Certifications (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P)
- AAPC Certifications (CPC, CPC-H)
- Experience:
- 2+ years inpatient hospital coding or 2+ years outpatient hospital coding applicable to current CalvertHealth employees at the time of transfer, required.
- Possess a strong grasp of: All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Groups (APR-DRGs) - Maryland, and Potentially Preventable Complications (PPCs)/Maryland Hospital Acquired Conditions (MHACS), required.
- Familiarity with Meditech, 3M HDM and 3M Coding and Reimbursement System, preferred.
- 360 Encompass experience, a plus.
- Other Requirements:
- Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Pathophysiology, disease processes, Pharmacology and Medical Terminology.
- Effectively communicates with clinical and non-clinical staff, both verbally and in writing, by implementing organization-wide communication techniques as a daily practice.
- Demonstrated proficiency of computer skills necessary to effectively complete position requirements.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks producing quality work that is timely.
- Knowledge of HIM workflow.
- Ability to complete and submit physician queries as appropriate.
- Job Summary:
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