About this role

To code medical information into the organization billing/abstracting systems.
Complete the coding function through established best practice processes and professional and regulatory coding guidelines.
Perform Inpatient coding including major traumas and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) records.
Assign International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and ICD-PCS codes as well as Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) assignment.
Abstracts and assigns and verifies codes for Major Complications and Comorbidities/Complications and Comorbidities (MCC/CCs).
Ensure that each diagnosis present on admission (POA) indicator is assigned appropriately.
Codes for multiple facilities.
Follow Prisma Health Coding and Compliance policies and procedures for accurate and timely coding.

Certification Program or Associate degree or Coding Certificate through American Health Information Management (AHIMA) or other approved coding certification program.
Three (3) years coding experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting.
Inpatient coding experience.
EPIC health information system experiences preferred.
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) or other approved coding credential.

Health Information Management Inpatient Coder

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