Hybrid Health Information Management, Medical Coder II

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About the role

  • Health Information Management position at Connecticut Children’s applying diagnostic codes for inpatient claims processing and data quality. Requires residency in CT, MA, or NY or willingness to relocate.

Responsibilities

  • Apply the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to individual health information for data retrieval, analysis, and claims processing.
  • Create consistency and efficiency in inpatient claims processing and data collection to optimize DRG reimbursement and facilitate data quality in hospital inpatient services.

Requirements

  • Education Required: Associate's degree or equivalent training acquired through at least three years on-the-job experience.
  • Experience Preferred: Successful completion of a coding certificate program with AHIMA approval status preferred.
  • Certification is required within one year of hire; acceptable certifications for this position include:
  • American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA): RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CCA
  • American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
  • Knowledge of coding guidelines for using ICD-9-CM (Volumes 1, 2, and 3), ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT and HCPCS Level II codes in inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Extensive knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology.
  • Maintains, and increases knowledge of issues that affect coding and billing and the healthcare industry.
  • Regulatory requirements pertaining to healthcare operations in the practice and hospital settings.
  • Advanced Computer skills, PC experience w/ Windows-based applications.
  • Keyboarding skills with ability to type 40 wpm minimum.
  • Analyze complex medical records and identify billable services.
  • Work with individuals at all levels within the organization and the community; effectively communicate with providers.
  • Manage and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Health Information Management, Medical Coder II

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

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