Performs Patient Safety Indicators and Hospital-Acquired Condition reviews.
Performs focused DRG audits
Serves as a central resource for inpatient coding questions.
Responsible for coding all types of inpatient medical records with efficiency and accuracy.
Responsible for writing compliant retro coding queries to providers when indicated.
Works closely with the HIM Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist (CDIS) and clinical staff to evaluate inpatient coding and CDIS assignment; offers recommendations to redesign these processes to improve fiscal liability and quality of coded data.
Works with programmers to define specifications as well as test systems and applications related to the 3M coding software and Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Attends meetings and educational conferences, assuming personal responsibility for professional development and ongoing education to maintain proficiency.
Works on special coding-related projects and serves as a coding resource for other BILH departments.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Minimum of an Associate degree in Health Information Management or Completion of an AHIMA or AAPC Coding Certification program, required
Licensure, Certification & Registration
RHIA, RHIT, or CCS from AHIMA or a CIC from AAPC, required
Experience
Minimum 3 year of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS Inpatient coding assignment, required
Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Medical terminology
Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint applications
Knowledge and understanding of current ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
Knowledge of medical records content and management
Strong written communication skills
Working knowledge of the EHR either through experience or education, including experience working with structured data and database management
Knowledge of laws and regulations about health information and patient confidentiality
Adheres to Department, Hospital, and Human Resource Policies
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
EHR experience
3M-360 Computer Assisted Coding
Dept./Unit-Specific Skills
IP Validator 1 level ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS Inpatient code assignment skills based on BILH IP Coding Validator Exam
Key Business Relationships
Coding Director: Day to day direction, scheduling and support
Medical Staff: Provide support, education and training
Coding colleagues: Process improvement, knowledge sharing, quality of work, productivity and training and education
External facilities: Work with hospitals, provider practices and vendors on requests related to Coding and Validation
Pay Range
$29.00 - $46.40
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
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