Inpatient Hospital Coding Spec/UKHCUniversity of Kentucky

AA

2 yrs

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (CCS-P)

The physical requirements of this position includes utilizing a computer workstation for extended periods of time with repetitive motion such as typing.

Primarily Monday-Friday from 8AM to 5PM, with occasional nights and weekends per departmental needs.

This position will assign international classification of disease codes to all specialties of hospital inpatient visits; abstract data from the medical record and apply appropriate ICD-10-CM, and ICD-10-PCS codes for billing, reporting, research and regulatory compliance; utilize 3M data abstraction, encoder and computer assisted coding software to complete coding and abstraction daily; and achieve daily productivity standards along with assuring national coding accuracy standards are met. This position will also be responsible for maintaining hospital quality and revenue cycle standards and respect at all times, the confidentiality of patient’s medical record information.

The ideal candidate must be proficient in IDC-10-CM coding; knowledge of medical record abstraction and medical terminology (including anatomy and physiology); have the ability to manage multiple tasks and/or projects while accurately completing routine functions in a fast paced, high intensity, professional work environment; proficient in Microsoft Office; excellent attention to detail; exceptional planning and organizational skill; effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to solve routine problems; demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service, time management, and judgment; and respect for confidentiality and diversity.

Associate’s degree with 2 years of hospital inpatient coding experience.

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