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The Coder VI Specialist- Hospital Inpatient analyzes the ICD 10 codes, suggested by computer assisted coding software, to ensure they align with official coding guidelines and the electronic medical record documentation. In collaboration with the Clinical Documentation Specialist, analyzes the circumstances of the visit to determine the most accurate diagnosis related group (DRG). This position also abstracts key data elements necessary for billing and data analysis.
WHO WE ARE
With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Accurately review and code patient records in the following clinical areas: hospital acute inpatient services.
Meet defined coding accuracy and production standards and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of coding guidelines, medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, reimbursement schemes, and Payor specific guidelines.
Review and analyze the content of medical records to appropriately assign ICD diagnosis procedure codes, CPT procedure codes, and modifiers to meet coding guidelines.
Notify coding leadership of trends and topics for education and feedback to physicians and departments.
Identify and enter data elements for abstracting.
Participate actively in performance improvement teams, projects, and committees.
Serve as a Superuser and assist with system testing.
Serve as a backup to coding reimbursement specialist.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma/GED - Required
Associate's degree - Preferred
2 years Coding - Required
CCS, Certified Coding Specialist from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Required
RHIT, Registered Health Information Technician from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMS) - Preferred
RHIA, Registered Health Information Administrator from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Preferred
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
Never or RarelyJOB RANGE:Coder VI Specialist - Hospital Inpatient $22.70-$33.77INCENTIVE:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org
The Franciscan Alliance healthcare ministry began in Lafayette, Ind., in 1875. Today, Franciscan Alliance is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest with 12 hospital campuses in Indiana and Illinois, approximately 20,000 employees and a number of nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence. Hospitals include: Franciscan Health Crown Point, Franciscan Health Michigan City, Franciscan Health Crawfordsville, Franciscan Health Lafayette East, Franciscan Health Indianapolis, Franciscan Health Carmel, Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Franciscan Health Mooresville, Franciscan Health Hammond, Franciscan Health Dyer, Franciscan Health Munster and Franciscan Beacon Hospital in Indiana; and Franciscan Health Olympia Fields in Illinois. For more information, visit FranciscanHealth.org.
With more than 850 primary and specialty care providers at over 260 locations in Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Physician Network is one of the largest and most respected multi-specialty physician networks in the Midwest providing convenient, comprehensive care.
