✓You’ll need

Certifications

✓AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) CCS required

Certificate as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC AAPC) preferred

Education

✓High School Diploma or GED required

Vocational/Technical Degree or certificate. Associate in Health Information Management, Health Information Technology or similar degree with successful completion of medical terminology, Anatomy and Physiology and Coding courses in ICD-10 CM and PCS preferred

Qualifications

✓1-2 years inpatient coding experience, preferably in an acute care setting required

✓Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

✓Excellent interpersonal skills.

3-4 years Auditing experience preferred

Strong computer skills preferred.

+Benefits

Paid time offTuition assistanceRetirement plan

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About the role

About the Job MedStar Health is seeking an experienced inpatient coder to join our Coding Quality Assurance team. The ideal candidate will have experience in inpatient coding, with auditing experience strongly preferred. Candidates must hold a current Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential through AHIMA. In this role the Inpatient Coding Quality Review Specialist is responsible for providing expert review to ensure the quality and integrity of medical records. Responsibility includes validating ICD-10
CM/PCS codes by examining medical record documentation the assignment of present on admission (POA) indicators and discharge disposition status. Also responsible for reviewing Quality indicators which include MHACs, HACs, PSIs and Mortality reviews. MedStar Health is a great place to work and grow your career. We provide a supportive and inclusive work environment, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, retirement plans, and many other benefits focused on your wellbeing. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Assists with the development of system-specific coding guidelines as needed and participates in Quality review team meetings. Uses knowledge of coding compliance plan to direct efforts to achieve plan by focusing on areas identified through coding reviews or targeted by management for improvement. Helps select areas for focused quality reviews. Meets established Quality, Accuracy and Productivity standards as defined by policies. Provides/identifies trends to provide feedback to appropriate sources. Identifies and assists in areas to provide additional training/education under the direction of Manager. Queries the medical staff and other caregivers as necessary to obtain accurate and complete physician documentation that supports the severity of the patient illness and risk of mortality Performs retrospective reviews on coding staff. Reviews, analyzes and interprets medical record documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures. Assigns correct ICD 10
CM and ICD 10
PCS codes using standard guidelines and automated encoding software. Assigns the appropriate DRG. Works closely with the Coding Quality Review team to identify areas for improvement and problematic cases. Minimal Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED required Vocational/Technical Degree or certificate. Associate in Health Information Management, Health Information Technology or similar degree with successful completion of medical terminology, Anatomy and Physiology and Coding courses in ICD-10 CM and PCS preferred Experience 1
2 years inpatient coding experience, preferably in an acute care setting required 3
4 years Auditing experience preferred Licenses and Certifications AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) CCS required Certificate as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC AAPC) preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong computer skills preferred. This position has a hiring range of USD $31.28 - USD $56.39 /Hr.

Coding Quality Review Specialist -Inpatient (CCS Required)

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