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Covenant HealthCare

MyMichigan Health

Onsite

Summary:
The coding specialist, utilizing coding skills and clinical knowledge reviews the medical record. Accurate ICD-10 diagnosis and CPT procedure codes are then assigned based on the documentation in the medical record, which directly impacts reimbursement. Queries the clinician when needed for clarification of the documentation.

Responsibilities:
(60%)* Assigns accurate ICD-CM diagnosis and CPT codes in a timely manner for all appropriate encounters using CMS and American Hospital Guidelines, CPT Assistant and following AHIMA code of ethics. (30%)* Utilizes clinical knowledge to interact with physicians/providers on a regular basis to assist in improving documentation within the medical record to accurately reflect the severity of illness and level of care provided. (10%)* Demonstrates willingness to participate in continuing education to enhance coding knowledge.  OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Meets established productivity guidelines. Other duties as assigned. MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

Certifications and Licensures:
FINGERPRIN: Fingerprinting RHIT: Reg Health Information Tech Effective October 1, 2013, new hires must be RHIA or RHIT eligible and successfully complete the certification exam within six (6) months of hire and maintain the certification to meet the requirements of the position. RHIA: Registered Health Info Analyst Employees can have either RHIT or RHIA certification. 

Required Education:
Associate's Degree in Health Information Technology required. 

Other Information:
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS: Coding experience from an AHIMA approved internship required or successfully completed an independent study program offered by AHIMA. Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy preferred. Written, oral, organizational and interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully.  PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death. Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position. Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description. Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s). Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching. Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required. Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake. Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis. Physical Demand Level: Sedentary. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 0-10 lbs.

Coder I

RHIT or RHIA eligible; Associate's Degree in Health Information Technology; AHIMA coding internship or equivalent; ICD-10/CPT coding knowledge; ability to collaborate with physicians; strong communication and organizational skills.

Overview:
The Health Information Management Coder Inpatient Level 2 provides timely and accurate clinical and administration data to ensure optimal reimbursement for inpatient, rehab and/or skilled nursing coding to support the facility needs. Primary patient contact is only social.Demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant HealthCare and the commitment to providing Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.  

Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Contributes to organization success targets for patient satisfaction.</li><li>Formulates and uses effective working relationships with all members of the HIM department, physicians, external customers, patients, and other department staff members.</li><li>Adheres to current coding rules, regulations and requirements for inpatient coding, DRG/APR-DRG assignment, rehab coding, skilled care coding, CMG assignment, IRFPAI completion, inpatient coding CCI edits, POA assignment and other to ensure quality coding based upon documentation within the patient record.</li><li>Codes all inpatient charts varying from neonatal to geriatric, medical, surgical, critical care, and trauma.</li><li>Performs a thorough review of all clinical information to identify the principal diagnosis, secondary diagnoses, procedures, comorbid conditions and complications and the impact of clinical documentation that lead to a final DRG/APR-DRG assignment. When documentation is conflicting or unclear, a retrospective query will be sent to providers to assure correct assignment of codes and final DRG. Coders may also identify missed concurrent query opportunities and follow up accordingly by providing detailed feedback and justification including clinical picture, coding guidelines, coding references, etc.</li><li>Follows policies, procedures, and guidelines to assure consistent coding quality. At the same time, utilizes analytical skills when reviewing charts, interpreting documentation, and applying codes, DRG’s, sufficing edits, etc.</li><li>Supports concurrent Clinical Documentation Program by completing chart reviews and entering information in CDI software, works closely with and often directs the CDS staff to ensure optimal DRG, APR DRG, and documentation. Compares the CDI working DRG on CDI charts to the final Coder DRG. Shares knowledge with CDI’s regarding the accuracy of the clinical documentation that lead to the final DRG assignment.</li><li>May also be required to work with external vendors/customers on issues, audits, or projects.</li><li>Helps to identify solutions to problems and assists in resolving issues.</li><li>Assures coding is completed timely and all work queues are maintained at a reasonable completion rate/turnaround timeframe. This includes the willingness to help others, accepting help from others and the ability to work extra when backlogs occur.</li><li>Participates in HIM department meetings and area specific meetings (IPC, IPC/CDS, clinical areas, resident/physician meetings, etc.) as required.</li><li>Assist in achieving departmental, AR and area specific goals.</li><li>Participates in identifying lean opportunities to enhance coding efficiency and lower AR.</li><li>Shares knowledge during training of new staff and is a resource to others.</li><li>Independent learning with desire for continues personal and professional growth. Stays current on coding updates such as Coding Clinics, code updates/changes.</li><li>Utilizes numerous references to support technical decisions, clinical understanding of disease processes or procedures/tests performed.</li><li>Maintains professional credentials.</li><li>Assist CBO/Finance/Data/CMG/ Patient Safety and Quality/Other as requested for follow up on items related to coding, billing, reimbursement, and State reporting/other. Assure that all legal requirements, including federal (HIPAA) and Ate regulations are followed.</li><li>Demonstrates an awareness of legal/confidentiality issues and adheres to all HIPAA Privacy and Security and department policies and procedures.</li><li>Participates in the development and attainment of department and workgroup goals.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned which may include reviewing, analyzing coding denials, denial appeals, denial entry, writing appeal letters to outside agencies, coding quality reviews, training of new staff, mentoring students, or testing for new software upgrades.</li><li>Help develop or maintain guidelines, procedures, or policies.  </li></ul>

Qualifications:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSRHIA, RHIT, or CCS credential required.Eligible Bachelor or Associate Degree graduates will be considered with the expectation they pass the national exam.Acute care inpatient coding experience preferred (inpatient diagnosis, inpatient procedures coding utilizing ICD10CM/ICD10PCS coding books and references).Clinical documentation knowledge for inpatient coding strongly preferred. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES<ul><li>Basic computer skills.</li><li>Must be able to tolerate working under stress, limited constraints and with frequent interruptions and deadlines.</li><li>Knowledge of standard office equipment.</li><li>Knowledge of computer use including EMR, email/Outlook, internet, 3M encoder and other software as needed (Lawson, Word, Excel).</li><li>Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills, both verbally and in writing.</li><li>Uses appropriate organization/priority setting skills to complete work timely and accurately.</li><li>Practices effective problem identification and resolutions skills as a method of sound decision making.</li><li>Demonstrates interpersonal skills required to work with many other people and personalities.</li><li>Ability to use sound judgement, based upon the latest guidelines, federal and state statutes, and regulations, as well as hospital and departmental policies.</li><li>Ongoing professional growth in many areas.</li><li>Ability to sit and look at computer screen for long periods of time.</li><li>Ability to be flexible to adjust assignments as priorities change.</li></ul>WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS<ul><li>Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.</li><li>Constant sitting, use of hands to finger, handle and feel.</li><li>Constant hearing and near vision.</li><li>Frequent depth perception, midrange and far vision.</li><li>Frequent color and field of vision.</li><li>Frequent lifting 0-10lbs.</li><li>Occasional standing, walking, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting and crawling.</li><li>Occasional twisting, reaching and talking.</li><li>Occasional lifting 11-50lbs.  </li></ul>

INPATIENT CODER (OCCASIONAL ONSITE REQUIRED)

Inpatient Coder

RHIA/RHIT/CCS credential required; eligible Bachelor or Associate graduates considered with exam pass; inpatient coding experience preferred; knowledge of ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS; CDI knowledge helpful.

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