Coder Abstractor, Inpatient II RHIA, RHIT, CCS Required

Job Description: Responsible for collecting, coding and recording accurate and complete patient care data from inpatient discharges to assure optimum and timely financial reimbursement and statistical reporting. Applies knowledge of specialized information specific to coding and medical terminology commensurate with coding guidelines. Responsible for safeguarding patient records and ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards. Requirements: Associates required with Bachelors Degree preferred. RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) or RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) and CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) Required. Minimum 2 years experience coding inpatient records. Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to work independently on assigned tasks as warranted and appropriate. Proficiency in technology usage, including 3M encoder. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology of disease processes and medical terminology. Remains current with reading and applying ICD-10-CM Official Coding Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and AHAs Coding Clinic. Proficiency in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems, guidelines, and conventions. Organized, flexible, highly motivated, capable of keeping abreast of constantly changing regulations and guidelines, insurance billing requirements, annual coding updates and internal data needs; General knowledge of medical record department functions, organization of the medical record as a clinical, legal and financial document; Ability to interact with co-workers and physicians to resolve MS-DRG, APR-DRG, ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding, documentation and work-flow issues. Benefits: Apply To this Job Company : Sturdy Health Salary : Work from home .