MEDICAL RECORDS CODING SPECIALIST - INPATIENT - SJH HEALTH INFORMATION MGMT.

MEDICAL RECORDS CODING SPECIALIST - INPATIENT - SJH HEALTH INFORMATION MGMT.(

Job Number: 153333)

Description

The Medical Records Coding Specialist assigns diagnosis and procedural code using ICD- 9-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems and monitors bill hold reports. Serves as a liaison to Clinical documentation Specialists for ICD-10 inpatient encounters for accurate code and MSDRG assignments. Assists Manager/Director with mentoring/training of Coder I; Coder II and Coder III team members and clinical practice students from various colleges. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education –

High School/Ged

Preferred Education –

Associate’s in RHIT

Required Certification –

CCS – Cert. Coding Specialist

Required Experience –

Five years of acute coding

Three years of inpatient coding/third party payers

Preferred Experience –

Three years of coding/msdrg assignments

Required Specific Skills –

Customer service skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills appropriate to position

Organization: 5030-SJ HEALTH CARE CENTER

Primary Location: FL-Tampa-St. Joseph's HospitalSchedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Shift: DaysShift Hours: 8:00AM - 12:00 PM

Weekend Work: None

On Call: No