Coder VI Specialist - Hospital Inpatient

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 or

• RHIT, Registered Health Information Technician from American Health Information Management Association

  (AHIMA) - Preferred or

• RHIA, Registered Health Information Administrator from

  American Health Information Management Association

  (AHIMA) - Preferred 

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.