Inpatient Coding Specialist, FT and Per Diem Available, Remote (PA, NJ Candidates)

About the position St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. Codes and abstracts all pertinent patient medical information according to ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 coding conventions, UHDDS guidelines and CMS directives. Completes data entry of abstracted inpatient/outpatient diagnosis and/or procedure codes into Network's health information system. Collaborates with the Health Information/Medical Records and Finance departments to ensure appropriate flow of information. The intent of this job description is to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this position and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Responsibilities

• Codes and abstracts diagnosis and procedure information from patient medical records according to AHA ICD-10-CM/PCS and AMA CPT-4 coding conventions, UHDDS and CMS guidelines and regulations.
• Utilizes the 3M Encoder to verify and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 codes, and MS-DRG/APR-DRG assignment.
• Maintains 95% data quality coding accuracy rate as measured through quarterly department quality reviews.
• Maintains daily productivity and turnaround times as outlined in Department's Performance Improvement plan.
• Responsible for remaining up-to-date knowledge of AHA ICD-9-CM/ICID-10-CM/PCS coding conventions, MS-DRG and APR-DRG principles and guidelines.
• Participation in department and sectional meetings, education sessional sessions and workshops as scheduled.
• Maintains working knowledge of clinical documentation improvement program and functions as liaison for RN clinical documentation specialists.
• Demonstrates/models the Network's core values and customer service behaviors in interactions with all customers.
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety.
• Demonstrates Performance Improvement in Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.
• Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
• Assists in training of new personnel.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• RHIA, RHIT and/or CCS eligible or currently enrolled in a Health Information Technology or other health-care related program desired.
• Will consider candidate with greater than 3 years experience in the coding field without coding credentials.
• Minimum 1 year demonstrated ICD-10-CM inpatient and/or outpatient coding experience in acute care, teaching setting.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and medical terminology as well as AHA ICD-10-CM/PCS and AMA CPT-4 coding conventions required.
• Previous experience with EPIC health information computerized patient record and 3M encoding system preferred.
• AHIMA Certified Required: CCS, RHIA, or RHIT.

Benefits

• Fully remote for local (PA, NJ) candidates only.
• Home base out of Allentown, PA.
• Full Time: Day shift with flexible hours.
• Mon-Fri with weekend rotation every 3rd week.
• Per Diem: Total shift flexibility. Must be able to commit to working at minimum 16 hours per month.

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