Job Details: In-Patient Coding Specialist

Description: Evanston Regional Hospital (ERH) is a 42-bed, JCAHO-accredited facility in a rural community located only an hour away from Salt Lake City.
The main function of the Corporate In-Patient Coding Specialist is to provide both inpatient and some outpatient coding support to Health Information Management departments at the facility level. In-Patient Coders review patient records and assign accurate codes for each diagnosis and procedure using ICD-9-CM and CPT / HCPCS (3M coding software), as well as appropriate coding references. This individual will be required to make independent decisions regarding accurate ICD-9-CM and CPT / HCPCS codes assignments. These decisions will play a key role in determining the reimbursement potential of CHS and adherance to coding compliance regulations and corporate policies developed to ensure accurate billing.


Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Required certifications include at least one of the following: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Minimum three years ongoing coding and abstracting experience in ICD-9-CM, DRGs, and CPT / HCPCS, including modifiers and APCs required
Mandatory overtime required as needed


Profile
Job Field Health Information Management Services
Locations WY-Evanston (Salt Lake City
UT region)
Organization Evanston Regional Hospital
Employee Status Full-time
Overtime Status Non-exempt


Position reports to (Title)
HIM Director

Forecasted paid hours per shift
8

Forecasted hours per pay week
40

Shift
Day Shift

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Posting Date: Oct 7 08