What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIM Coder position at J.Edward Staffing LLC?
J. Edward Staffing is seeking HIM Coder support for a Large Healthcare provider located in the Greater Hartford CT area.
Contact Recruiter: kclinton@jedwardstaff.com
Position: HIM Coder
Contract: Full time, 13 weeks
Shift: Day Shift
Compensation: Hourly $30/hr
Reviews inpatient clinical documentation to determine the appropriate assignment of alpha numeric diagnosis/procedure codes and Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups (MS-DRG). Data is classified for internal and external statistical reporting, research, regulatory compliance and reimbursement.
Codes high dollar and more complex accounts including but not limited to, medical, surgical behavioral health, IP Rehabilitation and others.
Qualifications
· Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required and maintained thereafter.
Strong knowledge of:
· ICD-10-CM diagnostic and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes
· UHDDS
· Various DRG methodologies (MS-DRG, APR-DRG, Tricare, etc.)
· IP Rehabilitation coding rules for IRF-PAI
· Clinical information related to areas of responsibility
· Microsoft Office Products; Word, Excel
· Encoder and/or CAC
Skills
· Read, write and speak English proficiently.
· Strong analytical capabilities.
· Strong organizational skills.
· Proficiently read and interpret physician writing.
J Edwards Offers
- Heallth Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401K
- Weekly Pay
- Direct Deposit
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work setting:
- Hospital
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- ICD-10-CM diagnostic: 5 years (Preferred)
- ICD-10-PCS procedure codes: 5 years (Preferred)
- Encoder and/or CAC: 5 years (Preferred)
- HIM Coding: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Coding Specialist (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Hartford, CT: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30
