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WellSpan Health

HIM Coder III- PRN

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What they do

A Medical Coder organizes and reviews patient medical records and assigns codes for each diagnosis and treatment. Prepares coded information for use by health care insurers or for research. May retrieve information for clinicians and billing offices. Works in healthcare facilities.

$64,024 / year median in Pennsylvania

-13% projected decline

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Job Description

  • Job Identification
  • 227901
  • Job Category
  • Revenue Cycle
  • Job Schedule
  • Part time
  • Job Shift
  • Shift1 - Day
  • Locations
  • 1001 S George St, York, PA, 17403, US
  • Assignment Category
  • PRN/Per Diem
  • FTE•0.
001
  • Job Description
  • General Summary
  • Collects, reviews, retrieves and codes data by careful review and analysis of documentation of inpatient medical records, assigning the appropriate ICD-10 codes for the purposes of compliance with regulations, statistical compilation, clinical research, clinical care analysis, provider profiling and optimal reimbursement.
  • Responsibilities
  • Duties and Responsibilities
  • Essential Functions:
  • + Reviews entire current electronic medical record for pertinent diagnoses and procedures.
+ Assigns diagnoses and procedure codes on inpatient records in accordance with established organization guidelines. + Uses ICD-10 CM and PCS coding methodologies following Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting using encoding software. + Queries physicians to clarify documentation needed for coding purposes per established departmental policy. + Performs abstraction of clinical and demographic data as pertinent to the account requirements. + Participates in documentation improvement program using 3M software and communicating with Clinical Documentation Specialist regarding DRG assignment. + Performs other duties that may be assigned by authorized personnel or as required to meet emergency needs of the department or Hospital.
  • Common Expectations:
  • + Maintains job specific standards and expectations relative to productivity and quality.
+ Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment and safety standards. + Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings. + Maintains professional growth and development and professional credentials. + Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
  • Qualifications
  • Qualifications
  • Minimum Education:
  • + High School Diploma or GED Required + Associates Degree Preferred or + Bachelors Degree Preferred
  • Work Experience:
  • + 3 years medical coding Required + 3 years inpatient coding Preferred
  • Licenses:
  • + Certified Professional Coder Upon Hire Required or + Certified Coding Associate Upon Hire Required or + Certified Coding Specialist Upon Hire Required or + Registered Health Information Technician Upon Hire Required or + Registered Health Information Administrator Upon Hire Required or + Certified Professional Coder Apprentice Upon Hire Required
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • + Knowledge of ICD-10 + Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology + Basic computer skillsWellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.