Inpatient Coder/Abstractor
Inpatient Coder/Abstractor
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City/State
Norfolk VAWork Shift
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Overview
Codes inpatient accounts applying appropriate ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS/CPT-4 codes for hospital reimbursement mortality & morbidity outcomes research & statistical and regulatory compliance. Abstracts codes and assigns necessary demographic and clinical data elements required for inpatient records. Effectively utilizes encoder software to assure appropriate reimbursement and accurate DRG & MSDRG assignment. Completes all work in accordance with defined productivity and quality standards. As necessary consults or queries the physician for additional information or clarification of diagnoses co-morbid/secondary conditions and procedures. Provides physicians education on coding documentation and medical necessity requirements. Assures optimal ethical reimbursement for coded encounters and assures coding practices fall within established compliance guidelines. Uses concurrent documentation database to accurately reflect queries and updates to DRG cases. Must work collaboratively with Nursing Staff on Concurrent Documentation Improvement Team for severity levels within coding guidelines. Performs other related duties as requested by HIM management.
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Educational coursework in anatomy physiology and current coding practices required.
- CCS or CIC required within 1 year of hire
Certification/Licensure
- Certification: CCS or CIC required within 1 year of hire
Experience
- High school diploma
- Coursework in Anatomy Physiology and current coding practices
- Coding Certs: Required at time of hire or w/in 1 year of hire---- CCS (AHIMA) or CIC
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment making contributions to a multi-function team
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30000-member workforce. Diversity inclusion and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission to improve health every day this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
