HIM Hospital Inpatient Coding Analyst
Job Description: The HIM Hospital Inpatient & Same Day Surgery Coding Analyst deciphers and interprets provider documentation in the health record and assigns diagnostic information using ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes for a complex range of acute care services for Intermountain Health. The caregiver provides specific coding expertise in the various fields of NCCI edits, Drugs and Biologicals, Revenue Codes, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes, ICD-10 & CPT codes, DRGs, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology. The analyst also performs audits, provides feedback, and advanced training to clinical teams and physicians on ICD-10 and CPT coding best practices.Essential Functions Reviews and analyzes inpatient medical records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance for Same Day Surgery, Observation and Inpatient acute services at Intermountain Health. Performs coding at an advanced level of complexity for inpatient hospitals including governmental and/or payer specific requirements, charts with extended stay length, multiple surgeries, and numerous consultations Following regulatory guidelines, assigns appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT and other coding systems Ensures that coded data accurately reflects the severity of illness, risk of mortality, and quality of care Queries physicians and other clinical staff for clarification or documentation when needed Validates DRG and APR-DRG and ambulatory assignments and reimbursement calculations Abides by the AHIMA Code of Ethics and Standards of Ethical Coding Follows coding policies and procedures and reports any issues or discrepancies Performs coding audits and provides feedback and education to coders and clinical staff Participates in coding quality improvement initiatives and projects Skills ICD-10-CM & PCS Electronic Health Record Anatomy, physiology & pathophysiology Accuracy Detail oriented Coding software Interpersonal skills Computer literacy Coding regulations Analytical Skills
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required. Coding Certification from AHIMA or AAPC. Demonstrates expert level ability to understand and compliantly apply complex coding and billing requirements. Demonstrates strong knowledge and understanding of medical terminology, medical acronyms, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology and ICD-10-CM/PCS, DRG, and APR-DRG classification systems. Ability to complete and pass internal coding exam. Demonstrated proficiency in using coding software, electronic health records, and other health information systems. Demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
Associate degree or higher in health information management, health informatics, or related field. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified. Demonstrated acute care facility coding experience which includes both ICD-10-CM & PCS coding with multidisciplinary service lines. Experience with EPIC EHR and 3M 360 CAC (Computer Assisted Coding), using 3M automation tools. Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs. Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc. May have the same physical requirements as those of clinical or patient care jobs when the leader takes clinical shifts. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing, and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles. Location: St. Marys Regional Hospital Work City: Grand Junction Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $30.55 - $48.12 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process. All positions subject to close without notice. Apply To This Job