CODER ABSTRACTOR-INPATIENT LEVEL III

City/State:

New York, New York

Department:

Health Information Management_5

Work Shift:

Day

Work Days:

MON-FRI

Scheduled Hours:

7 AM-3 PM

Hours Per Pay Period:

75

Pay Rate/Range:

$31.7810 - $47.6714/hr

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Job Summary

Coder Abstractor Inpatient Level III codes and abstracts medical records according to established guidelines; performs limited analysis, which includes validation of appropriate documentation substantiate coding.

Essential Functions

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Demonstrates ability to use all of HIM software including Solventum (Formerly 3M) 360 Encompass, EPIC, CloudMed, Iodine, and SmarterDx, etc.
• Codes and abstracts to highest level of specificity.
• Accurately apply AHA Coding guidelines as they pertain to ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS.
• Adheres to quality and coding productivity standards set forth by Coding Manager. Must maintain a quarterly accuracy rate of 95% or higher.
• Performs follow-up as necessary within timeframe set forth by Coding Manager. Follows escalation Policy to ensure timely billing.
• Must perform physician queries as needed.
• Completes annual department/hospital competency requirements in NetLearning.
• Attends staff meetings or equivalent as requested/required to update knowledge related to current department/hospital issues and coding updates.
• Maintains accreditations and attends education sessions arranged by the hospital.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Required or
• Associate Degree Preferred
• 4-6 years 3-5 years of experience required. Required
• Strong applied knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding, MS-DRG, APR-DRG, and ROM/SOI assignment and logic. (High proficiency)
• Medical terminology and knowledge of anatomy and physiology required. (High proficiency)
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required. (Low proficiency)
• AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association Upon Hire Required or
• AAPC Certified Professional Biller - American Academy of Professional Coders Upon Hire Required
• RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician - American Health Information Management Association Upon Hire Preferred or
• RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator - American Health Information Management Association Preferred

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.