Job Description
Join our team as a DRG/APC Coordinator - Coding Auditor within the Health Information Management department. This role offers the flexibility of remote work, enabling you to contribute to our mission from the comfort of your own home.
Job Summary:
As a DRG/APC Coordinator - Coding Auditor, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and quality of coding assignments for all records requiring DRG and/or APC coding. Your responsibilities will include conducting data quality reviews on inpatient and outpatient records, providing coding quality information and reports, and collaborating with medical staff to address clinical questions related to coding. Additionally, you'll stay abreast of coding guidelines, participate in team meetings, and maintain accreditation and compliance with industry standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct data quality reviews on inpatient and outpatient records to ensure accurate coding assignments
Provide coding quality information and statistical reports to the Coding Manager
Collaborate with medical staff to address clinical questions related to coding assignments
Educate medical staff on the importance of sufficient documentation for coding accuracy
Review and suggest updates to hospital-specific coding guidelines and procedures
Participate in team meetings to discuss coding issues and changes
Maintain accreditation and compliance with industry standards
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), and Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentials
Four years of coding experience with a minimum of two years of PPS coding, DRG grouping, and APC payment experience
Three years of inpatient facility coding experience
Proficiency in 3M HDM Abstracting System and 3M Codefinder/DRG finder
Knowledge of JCAHO standards for chart completion
Understanding of medico-legal rules and regulations regarding medical information confidentiality
Strong data entry skills
Position Details:
Job Type: Full-time (1.0 FTE)
Shift: Day shift, 8-hour shift
Department: Health Information Management
Union Status: Non-Union
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, approximately 40 hours per week, with no on-call shifts
Why Join Us:
We're committed to providing superior healthcare with compassion and respect for each individual. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and contribute to medical innovation. If you're passionate about enriching human life, this is the place for you.
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We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and evaluate all candidates based on their qualifications and merit.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 95,000.00 Per Year
Job Tags
Full time, Shift work, Day shift, Monday to Friday,