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Medical Records Coder II-Inpatient (Commitment Bonus)

PRMO Full Time Durham, North Carolina
Requisition Number: 230505
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About Duke Health's Patient Revenue Management Organization
Pursue your passion for caring with the Patient Revenue Management Organization, which is Duke Health's fully integrated, centralized revenue cycle organization that supports the entire health system in streamlining the revenue cycle. This includes scheduling, registration, coding, billing, and other essential revenue functions.

Please note: All Duke medical coding opportunities require candidates to have a North Carolina address as a condition of employment.

*Now offering a $5,000 commitment bonus that will pay out in 2 equal installments over 12 months in 6-month increments.


General Description of the Job Class

The Medical Records Coder II (Inpatient) is a certified coder. Coordinate or review the work of subordinate employees and assist with training and continuing education programs. Code medical records utilizing ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and/or CPT-4 coding conventions. Review the medical record to ensure specificity of diagnoses, procedures, and appropriate/optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges. Abstract information from medical records following established methods and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

•    Review the complex (problematic coding that needs research and reference checking) medical records and accurately code the primary and secondary diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and/or CPT coding conventions.

•    Coordinate or review the work of designated employees. Ensure the quality and quantity of work performed through regular audits.

•    Assist with the research, development, and presentation of continuing education programs in areas of specialization.

•    Review medical record documentation and accurately code the primary and secondary diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and/or CPT-4 coding conventions. Sequence the diagnoses and procedures using coding guidelines. Ensure the DRG/APC assignment is accurate. Abstract and compile data from medical records for appropriate, optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges.

•    Consult with and educate physicians on coding practices and conventions to provide detailed coding information. Communicate with nursing and ancillary services personnel for needed documentation for accurate coding.

•    Maintain a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, and surgical techniques through participation in continuing education programs to effectively apply ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and/or CPT-4 coding guidelines to inpatient and outpatient diagnoses and procedures.

•    Maintain a thorough understanding of medical record practices, standards, and regulations, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations (JCAHO), Health Care and Finance Administration (HCFA), Medical Review of North Carolina (MRNC), etc.

•    Assist with special projects as required.

•    Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Required Qualifications at this Level


Education:          
A high school diploma is required.


Experience:
•    RHIA certification - 2 or more years of Inpatient dedicated coding experience, preferred 
•    RHIT certification - 2 or more years of Inpatient dedicated coding experience, preferred 
•    CCS certification: two years of coding experience required (Must be in the service applicant is applying for)


Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification 

Must hold one of the following active or current certifications: 


•    Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Hospital Coding
•    Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Hospital 

•    Coding: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Hospital Coding

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 
•    Advanced ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and/or CPT-4 coding conventions
•    Anatomy and Physiology 
•    Medical Terminology
•    Extensive DRG/APC reimbursement knowledge 
•    Coding software familiarity
•    Effective written and verbal communication skills
•    Data entry/CRT


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