Coder II- Inpatient

UnityPoint Health
Des Moines, IA Other
POSTED ON 1/5/2022 CLOSED ON 2/11/2022

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coder II- Inpatient position at UnityPoint Health?

Overview

The Coder  II- inpatient hospital services will review, analyze, and accurately assign ICD-10 diagnosis and pcs procedure codes  for assuring optimum reimbursement, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory requirements.  The Coder will accurately code all diagnosis and procedures as documented in the medical record following the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. 

 

 

Why UnityPoint Health?

  • Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
  • Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
  • Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
  • Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/

Responsibilities

We want you to know this:

  • You would be joining a large team, but it's very personable and doesn't feel like a large corporation.
  • Your work schedule is flexible. What we mean is that you can work whenever it's convenient for YOU- any time of the day!
  • Having knowledge of EPIC will be helpful in this role.
  • You will be doing coding for hospital based services.

 

Coding

  • Assigns codes for all diagnoses, treatments, and procedures according to the appropriate classification system for all encounters and according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional
  • Utilizes technical coding principles  and reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10 diagnoses and pcs procedures codes.
  • Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official coding guidelines.
  • Knowledge in all coding applications relevant to area coding.
  • Maintains 95% or above Productivity
  • Maintains quality scores at or above 95%
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

  • Completion of nationally recognized Coding Program (AHIMA/AAPC)
  • 2-year Health Information Technology Program preferred

Certifications (at least one of the below)

  • Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
  • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
  • Certified Professional Coder (COC/CPC)
  • CCA (Certified Coding Associate)

 

Experience

  • At least 1-3 years of progressive on-the-job experience in an acute care setting.

Skills

  • Knowledge regarding MS-DRG’s,  and official coding guidelines.
  • Knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding principles, government regulations, protocols and third party payer requirements regarding billing and billing documentation.
  • Requires knowledge of federal and local healthcare laws and regulations.
  • Knowledge in all coding applications relevant to area coding.

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Our People Are Amazing:

We believe to support diversity is to honor the ways in which people are unique as well as how they are similar. You can expect a welcoming environment that supports our organizational values and treats everyone with dignity and respect. Our inclusive environment will deliver better experiences, achieve superior results and create a strong and inspired workforce.

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