HIM Hospital Same Day Surgery Coding Analyst

HIM Same Day Surgery Coding Analyst

The HIM Same Day Surgery Coding Analyst deciphers and interprets provider documentation in the health record and assigns diagnostic information using ICD-10-CM / PCS and CPT codes for a complex range of acute care services for Intermountain Health. The caregiver provides specific coding expertise in the various fields of NCCI edits, Drugs and Biologicals, Revenue Codes, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes, ICD-10 & CPT codes, DRGs, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology. The analyst also performs audits, provides feedback, and advanced training to clinical teams and physicians on ICD-10 and CPT coding best practices.

Essential Functions

• Reviews and analyzes acute care medical records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance for Same Day Surgery and Observation services at Intermountain Health.
• Performs coding at an advanced level of complexity for inpatient hospitals including governmental and / or payer specific requirements with possible multiple surgeries, and numerous consultations.
• Following regulatory guidelines, assigns appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD-10-CM / PCS, CPT and other coding systems.
• Ensures that coded data accurately reflects the severity of illness, risk of mortality, and quality of care.
• Queries physicians and other clinical staff for clarification or documentation when needed.
• Validates DRG and APR-DRG and ambulatory assignments and reimbursement calculations.
• Abided by the AHIMA Code of Ethics and Standards of Ethical Coding.
• Follow coding policies and procedures and report any issues or discrepancies.
• Perform coding audits and provides feedback and education to coders and clinical staff.
• Participate in coding quality improvement initiatives and projects.

Skills

Qualifications

Required :

Preferred :

Physical Requirements

Location : Peaks Regional Office

Work City : Broomfield

Work State : Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $27.65 - $43.55

We care about your well-being mind, body, and spirit which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.