HIM Coder

COAL COUNTY HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY
Coalgate, OK Other
POSTED ON 5/17/2024 CLOSED ON 7/15/2024

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Job Details

Job Location:    Coalgate, OK
Position Type:    Part Time
Salary Range:    Undisclosed
Job Shift:    Day

Description

Job Summary: Accountable for conversion of diagnoses and treatment procedures into codes using an international classification of diseases. Requires skill in the sequencing of diagnoses/procedures to optimize reimbursement. Ensures that records are coded in an accurate and timely manner.

 

  • Ensures that records are coded within 24 hours of discharge, excluding weekends and holidays.
  • Reviews medical record thoroughly to ascertain all diagnoses/procedures.
  • Contacts responsible physician in a professional, tactful manner, if diagnosis is not available on medical record.
  • Coder’s diagnoses and procedures on clinical summary agree with physician’s preference 100% of the time.
  • Maintains confidentiality for the protected health record.
  • Refers medical record to director if there is a question regarding the diagnoses/codes.
  • Utilizes computerized coding/abstracting equipment.
  • Codes all diagnoses/procedures in accordance to ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM coding principles and the Coding Manual.
  • Logs diagnoses, procedures and other abstracting data on worksheet for abstractor to input into computer.
  • Meets productivity standard of assigning codes to a minimum of three (3) medical records per hour on federally funded patients and six (6) medical records on non-federally funded patients.
  • Meets quality standards of having 95% of principal diagnoses and procedures appropriately and/or correctly coded.
  • Maintains 99% rate of information correctly abstracted.
  • Maintains the number of DRG/coding changes below the 3% quarterly per PRO threshold.
  • Reviews coding periodicals within seven (7) days of receipt.
  • Updates the Coding Manual on an ongoing basis.
  • Notifies director whenever work is more than 48 hours behind work deadline.
  • Assists the director with state requirements and reports.
  • Acts as a resource person to hospital staff for coding and may provide education regarding coding changes/issues.
  • Must be familiar with all medical record and coding requirements, including pediatric and SNF.
  • Maintains a good working relationship within the department, other departments, and medical staff.
  • Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
  • Accepts additional assignments and completes them within designated timeframe.
  • Performs performance improvement functions through data collection and documentation review.
  • All other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or Director.

 

Regulatory Requirements:

 

  • High School graduate or equivalent.
  • AHIMA Certification or equivalent, preferred. 

 

  • Knowledge of diagnoses/procedures in accordance with ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM coding principles for both acute and skilled nursing facilities.

 

  • Ability to work with physicians in a collaborative manner.

Language Skills:

 

  • Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

 

  • Basic computer knowledge.

Qualifications


Regulatory Requirements:

 

  • High School graduate or equivalent.
  • AHIMA Certification or equivalent, preferred. 

 

  • Knowledge of diagnoses/procedures in accordance with ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM coding principles for both acute and skilled nursing facilities.

 

  • Ability to work with physicians in a collaborative manner.

Language Skills:

 

  • Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

 

  • Basic computer knowledge.
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