HIM Coder III

Samaritan Health Services Req #: 68051 Corvallis, OR 1.
0 (80 hrs/pp) - Day SHS Health Information Mgmt Remote Status: Yes Salary Range: $25.
48 - $37.
41 Position is for experienced Inpatient coder familiar with ICD-10-CM/PCS coding and assigning DRGs for all types of inpatient encounters.
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE Applies the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes and determines the MS-DRG assignment for inpatient records across multiple specialties (i.
e.
cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, trauma, orthopedics, general medicine and surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics, newborns, etc.
), or applies the appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes for ambulatory surgery records across multiple specialties (i.
e.
cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, interventional radiology, trauma, orthopedics, general surgery, urology, gynecology, etc.
).
May be assigned any of the coding functions of an HIM Coder I or II.
Assists with training HIM Coder I and II positions and assists with quality assurance through monitoring of other coders as needed.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Health Information Management (HIM) department manages health information systems and medical records to ensure we meet medical, legal and ethical standards.
HIM staff work with Samaritan Health Services patients, staff and providers as well as numerous external entities to maintain the accuracy and completeness of the medical record; provide coded data for evaluation of services and reimbursement; and ensure authorized access to patient medical information in accordance with privacy and confidentiality requirements.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent required.
Certification status as RHIA, RHIT, CCS or CIC required.
Three (3) years recent inpatient and/or ambulatory surgery coding experience in an acute care hospital with multiple medical and surgical subspecialties required.
Experience and/or training in the following required: Advanced medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes and pharmacology.
Computerized coding/abstracting systems and encoders.
Applicable coding rules and compliance guidelines.
Billing functions.
Components of a charge description master.
Background knowledge of health information management processes and concepts.
Electronic health record.
Training in ICD-10-CM/PCS preferred.
All candidates will be required to satisfactorily pass a coding assessment to verify minimum coding skills for this position.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Knowledge of the importance of confidentiality.
Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work, as well as concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Ability to anticipate, recognize and identify issues.
Ability to communicate information verbally and in writing so others will understand.
Ability to understand information and ideas presented verbally and in writing.
Ability to work as part of a team or on your own.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Rarely (1 - 10% of the time) Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) Continually (67 – 100% of the time) CLIMB - STAIRS LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds BEND FORWARD at waist KNEEL (on knees) STAND WALK - LEVEL SURFACE ROTATE TRUNK Standing REACH - Upward PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PULL (0-20 pounds force) SIT CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds ROTATE TRUNK Sitting REACH - Forward MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH Fingers GRASP Hand/Fist None specified