• Coding Specialist III, Hospital Billing IP Coding

    Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency (Minneapolis, MN)


    *_SUMMARY:_*

    We are currently seeking a*Coding Specialist III*to join our**Hospital Billing IP Coding**team. This full-time role will primarily work remote(Days).

     

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

     

    Current List of non-MN States where Hennepin Healthcare is an Eligible Employer: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.

     

    *_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

    /*Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:*/

    * Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

    * Ability to work independently with minimal direction

    /*License/Certifications:*/

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

    **Title:** *Coding Specialist III, Hospital Billing IP Coding*

    **Location:** *MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus*

    **Requisition ID:** *251481*