HIM Coding Specialist - Remote
Core
Accurately codes diagnoses and procedures using ICD-9/10-CM and CPT systems to assign DRGs and produce clean billing claims.
Role type
HIM Coding Specialist
Builds
Inpatient and outpatient medical records, DRG assignments, and billing claims
Domain
Healthcare / Health Information Management
Required skills
ICD-9/10-CM coding, CPT coding, medical record abstraction, DRG assignment, 3M Encoder proficiency, ChartMaxx imaging system usage, Affinity system usage, APC edits, modifier application
Preferred skills
RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CCA accreditation, Clinical Coding Society membership, Health Information Management (HIM) or Health Information Technology (HIT) degree
Technologies
ICD-9/10-CM, CPT, 3M Encoder, ChartMaxx, Affinity system
Responsibilities
Abstract and verify service codes, discharge times, and surgical data from medical records; Assign diagnostic and operative/procedure codes for inpatient and outpatient records; Review medical records to ensure sufficient documentation supports assigned codes; Obtain missing medical necessity documentation; Participate in audits of medical records for coding accuracy
Seniority
Individual Contributor
