Inpatient Hospital Coding Specialist II

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WVU Medicine

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10,000+ employees

🏥 Healthcare

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

Healthcare • Healthcare Insurance

WVU Medicine is a comprehensive health system affiliated with West Virginia University, providing medical services through a network of hospitals across West Virginia. The system includes notable facilities such as J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, WVU Medicine Children's, and various other regional medical centers. WVU Medicine offers a wide range of healthcare services, including specialized and advanced medical treatments such as robotic heart surgery. It's also involved in medical education, research, and community health initiatives, emphasizing a mission of delivering high-quality care to the communities it serves.

📋 Description

• Ensure accurate and appropriate gathering of information into the coding classification systems • Responsible for obtaining accurate and complete documentation in the medical record for accurate coding assignment • Responsible for the coding of moderately complex patient classes i.e. ED, observations, same day care, etc. • Reviews and accurately interprets medical record documentation from all hospital accounts • Assigns hospital codes to a variety of patient classes (i.e. ED, OBS, SDC, etc.) • Assures quality and timely coding, charging and abstraction of accounts for assigned specialty areas • Contacts physicians or any persons necessary to obtain information required for accurate code assignments

🎯 Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent • Current HIM or Coding Certification through ONE of the following: American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) • Two (2) years of hospital coding experience

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • Professional development opportunities