Inpatient Coder 3

🕒 February 12

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Beth Israel Lahey Health

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10,000+ employees

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Beth Israel Lahey Health is a comprehensive healthcare system providing a wide range of medical services and care options to communities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. With a network of 14 hospitals, including community hospitals and specialized centers for orthopedic and behavioral health care, they offer personalized care for all health needs. Their services include emergency care, primary care, urgent care, pharmacy services, home care, and more. Dedicated to improving community health and well-being, Beth Israel Lahey Health is committed to research, education, and providing extraordinary care through its 39,000 team members.

📋 Description

• Review the complete electronic and scanned medical records of discharged patients. Assigns ICD-10-CM diagnosis and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes from documentation in the medical record. • Abstracts coded data and patient information into the coding abstracting system in use by BILH (examples of information include attending physician, surgeon, surgery dates, disposition, discharge date, and infant birth weight). • Applies ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, AHA Coding Clinic Advice when coding inpatient records, and facility-specific guidelines. • Sequences the assigned codes using 3M software, and exercises all principles of assigning and sequencing ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for comprehensive coding and appropriate DRG assignment. • Participates in training programs, including educational sessions for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines and updates. • Follows hospital-specific guidelines to identify and facilitate prompt resolution of documentation, abstracting and/or other account problems.

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate degree in Health Information Management or Completion of an AHIMA or AAPC Coding Certification program, required • RHIA, RHIT, or CCS from AHIMA or a CIC from AAPC, required • Minimum 3 years of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS Inpatient coding assignment, required • 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 • Working knowledge of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) either through experience or education, including experience working with structured data and database management • Strong written communication skills • Knowledge of laws and regulations about health information and patient confidentiality

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • 401(k) retirement plans • Paid time off • Professional development opportunities • Vaccination requirement for employment