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MyMichigan Health · 1 month ago

Coder II

United States

Full-time

Remote

New Grad, Entry Level

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization, seeking a Coder II to analyze inpatient and outpatient medical records for completeness of documentation. The role involves assigning accurate diagnosis and procedure codes based on clinical documentation, ensuring appropriate DRG assignment for reimbursement, and collaborating with Clinical Documentation Specialists and physicians to improve documentation quality.

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Responsibilities

Assigns accurate ICD-CM diagnosis and procedure codes and CPT codes in a timely manner for all appropriate encounters and ensures appropriate DRG assignment based on the clinical documentation within the medical record by using CMS and American Hospital Guidelines and following AHIMA code of ethics

Utilizes clinical knowledge to interact with the Clinical Documentation Specialists and physicians/providers on a daily basis to assist in improving documentation within the medical record; to accurately reflect the severity of illness and level of care provided

Demonstrates willingness to participate in continuing education to enhance coding knowledge

Meets established productivity guidelines

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

ICD-CM codingCPT codingRHITRHIA certificationMedical terminology knowledgeInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsWritten communicationOral communication

Required

E/M CODER: RHIT, OR RHIA

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

Employees hired prior to October 1, 2013, and have a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certificate without a RHIT designation are grandfathered. They must however maintain the certification to meet the requirements of the position

Associate's degree is required

Coding experience from an AHIMA approved internship required or successfully completed an independent study program offered by AHIMA

Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy

Written, oral, organizational and interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully

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

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