What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coder - Inpatient position at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta?
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Work Shift
Day
Work Day(s)
Monday-Friday
Shift Start Time
8:00 AM
Shift End Time
5:00 PM
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
Provides accurate and timely assignment of appropriate ICD-10 diagnostic and PCS procedural codes on the medical records for the purpose of collecting and indexing quality health information for inpatient hospital encounters.
Experience
Minimum of one of the following:
Primary Location Address
Used for remote worker assignment
Job Family
Coding
Work Shift
Day
Work Day(s)
Monday-Friday
Shift Start Time
8:00 AM
Shift End Time
5:00 PM
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
Provides accurate and timely assignment of appropriate ICD-10 diagnostic and PCS procedural codes on the medical records for the purpose of collecting and indexing quality health information for inpatient hospital encounters.
Experience
- 3 years of experience in a hospital inpatient setting
- No preferred qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of one of the following:
- Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT)
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, coding guidelines, and computers
- Proven detail orientation and good problem-solving related to coding
- Reviews the medical record, identifies the diagnoses and procedures, and assigns ICD-10-CM diagnosis and ICD-10 PCS procedure codes for inpatient accounts.
- Abstracts diagnostic and PCS procedural codes and other pertinent data into the network system as defined in policy and procedures.
- Reviews/monitors assigned work queues and missing documentation encounters as needed, and codes and abstracts any accounts that were missed.
- Provides information on specific problem accounts to the Coding Supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned.
Primary Location Address
Used for remote worker assignment
Job Family
Coding