HIM Coder - IP - Atlantic Health System
Summit, NJ
About the Job
Atlantic Health System is seeking a HIM Inpatient Coder. Remote. This incredible opportunity is a full time, day shift from 8AM- 4PM
•Codes inpatient records capturing all diagnosis, POA indicators, and procedures and validates key UHDDS elements as well as abstracts pertinent information from patient records, to accurately reflect the patient’s encounter.
•Reviews CDI concurrent review notes in 3M360 and works with the CDI Team to ensure optimal code capture on all cases. Ensures optimal reimbursement in compliance with CMS policies and procedures and Official Coding Guidelines
•Implements AHS physician query process when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the medical record is inadequate, ambiguous or unclear for coding purposes
•Completes coding of all discharges/encounters ensuring the minimum productivity requirement of 10/day is met as well as a 95% accuracy rating. Assignments include Inpatient acute care, Inpatient Psych, Inpatient Hospice, and Newborn
•Monitors the Coding Priority WQ throughout the day as to clear cases each day.
•Ensures cases never remain on any WQs for >3 days.
•Keeps abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements
•Works with their assigned Lead to review coding questions and engage in coder feedback sessions; attends all coding meetings.
•Brings identified concerns to leadership
•Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association
•Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
ABOUT US
At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
- Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
- Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
- Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
- Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
- Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
- Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
- CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
- Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
- Atlantic Mobile Health
- Atlantic Rehabilitation
We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.
We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:
- 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years
- Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
- 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
- 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
- Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
- Gold-Level \"Well Workplace\": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
- One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
- One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
- Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
- NJ Sustainable Business
