Medical Coder III, Health Information Management
Full Time
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Posted
Job description
This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by the timely and accurate coding of hospital or professional services using ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS classification systems for the purpose of reimbursement, research, and statistics in compliance with federal regulations.
Job Duties
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Coordinates special projects/teams (e.g. provider newsletter, denials teams).
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Codes for assigned area(s) within hospital or specialty.
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Assists with student internship coding training.
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Verifies and corrects all abstract data captured.
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Completes coding consistent with established production standards for type of service.
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Applies charge data as appropriate for services provided. Verifies level of service charged is supported by accompanying documentation.
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Obtains clarification and/or collaborates with the Provider, Clinical Documentation Specialists, and/or Internal Coding Auditor to improve overall quality and completion of clinical documentation in patient records to ensure accurate and complete coding.
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Researches and validates claim edits and denials approrpriately.
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Validates accounts for medical necessity based on local medical review policies (LMRPs), national coverage determinations (NCDs) or payer guidelines.
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Follows official coding guidelines and directives and uses reference materials to ensure codes assigned are in compliance with state and federal regulations.
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Ensures all conditions coded adequately reflect the appropriate clinical severity and grouping assignment in accordance with documentation.
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Codes procedures as appropriate and identifies the principal procedure consistent with established coding guidelines.
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Identifies all significant diagnoses (HCCs) relevant to the type of visit and assigns appropriate codes.
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Codes the correct principal/primary diagnosis consistent with established coding guidelines (95% or greater accuracy).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS coding and medical necessity guidelines.
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Knowledge of various coding groupers used for various payers and types of encounters.
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Ability to read and interpret medical record documentation including laboratory and pharmacology data.
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Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (excel, outlook, word).
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Strong computer background with basic typing and keyboarding skills.
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Work prioritization skills needed.
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Ability to concentrate on detail tasks for long periods of time.
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Ability to work independently and communicate effectively.
Professional Experience
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Three years previous coding experience required.
Education
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Associate of Applied Science degree or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Technology or completion of coding certificate program preferred.
Licensure, Certification, Registration
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AHIMA or AAPC coding certification (e.g. RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC) is required.
Location: Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids · Health Information Management
Schedule: Part Time, Day, Monday - Friday, Flexible
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