• Coding Specialist - Inpatient

    Calvert Memorial Hospital (Prince Frederick, MD)


    + JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS

    + Job Summary :

    + Codes and abstracts inpatient medical records in accordance with established coding conventions and guidelines.

    + Education :

    + Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management (HIM) or Coding, preferred. Position requires formal working knowledge equivalent to a two or four year degree in Coding.

    + Registration/Certification/Licensure :

    + AHIMA Certifications (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P)

    + AAPC Certifications (CPC, CPC-H)

    + Experience :

    + 2+ years inpatient hospital coding or 2+ years outpatient hospital coding applicable to current CalvertHealth employees at the time of transfer, required.

    + Possess a strong grasp of: All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Groups (APR-DRGs) - Maryland, and Potentially Preventable Complications (PPCs)/Maryland Hospital Acquired Conditions (MHACS), required.

    + Familiarity with Meditech, 3M HDM and 3M Coding and Reimbursement System, preferred.

    + 360 Encompass experience, a plus.

    + Other Requirements :

    + Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.

    + Comprehensive knowledge of Pathophysiology, disease processes, Pharmacology and Medical Terminology.

    + Effectively communicates with clinical and non-clinical staff, both verbally and in writing, by implementing organization-wide communication techniques as a daily practice.

    + Demonstrated proficiency of computer skills necessary to effectively complete position requirements.

    + Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks producing quality work that is timely.

    + Knowledge of HIM workflow.

    + Ability to complete and submit physician queries as appropriate.