Job Description

Education Qualifications:

Successful completion or currently enrolled in a program which includes course work in ICD-10-CM/PCS, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and disease processes AND a passing score on the Essentia Health inpatient coding skills assessment.

Job Description:

Evaluates health record documentation and accurate reimbursement by ensuring that diagnostic and procedural codes and other documentation accurately reflect and support the inpatient hospital admission. Adheres to Coding Clinic and coding guidelines, and queries medical professionals for clarification as needed. Reviews medical information, such as diseases or symptoms and diagnostic descriptions and procedures to accurately assign and sequence ICD-10 CM/PCS codes and DRG assignment. Adheres to the quality and productivity standards set by the department. Position requires a high level of attention to detail, accuracy, being able to work under pressure, and customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with medical professionals, colleagues, and others.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Credentialed as or eligible* for: CCS, CIC, RHIT, RHIA

*Applicable credentialing required within two years of date of hire

Job Location: Business Service Center

Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start/End: 8:00 am/4:30 pm

Hours Per Pay Period: 80

Compensation Range: $22.66 - $33.73 / hour

Union: DC USWA Main & Neighborhoods (DCUMN)

FTE: 1

Weekends: No

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