JOB DETAILS

Department: Hospital Billing IP Coding

FTE: 1.00 (80 hours per pay period)

Workdays: Monday - Friday

Shift(s): Days

Shift Length: 8 hours

Location: Remote

Current List of non-MN States where Hennepin Healthcare is an Eligible Employer: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Mexico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin.

Purpose of this position:

Under general supervision, performs all functions associated with the appropriate assignment of ICD codes. Performs coding for inpatient hospital billing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assigns the appropriate ICD codes to diagnoses and procedures on inpatient cases
• Assigns the correct DRG based on the coded diagnostic and procedural information on inpatient cases
• Assigns the correct POA to corresponding diagnoses
• Abstracts demographic and clinical data (including quality assurance) from the patient’s medical record
• Effectively interacts with providers for clarification of coding/documentation issues
• Initiates, reviews, and/or edits physician queries where appropriate
• Maintains or exceeds established accuracy and productivity standards
• Maintains statistics, records, and logs in relation to assigned work area
• Assists with the training and in-services of students and new employees in specific areas of assignment as directed by management
• Keeps educated about current coding updates per management’s direction – including ICD coding guidelines and DRG methodologies
• Keeps management informed of coding problems/issues
• Represents coding on teams, committees, and task forces as assigned by management
• Actively participates in other duties as assigned, but only after appropriate training

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have completed an American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) approved program for Certified Coding Specialist, -OR- Health Information Technician (2 year degree), -OR- Health Information Administrator (4 year degree)

Five years of coding experience

AND -

Required Certifications: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by an AHIMA recognized program

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction