Coder - St. Josephs Medical Center

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for assigning diagnostic and procedural codes to patient charts of moderate to high complexity using ICD-10- CM and ICD-10-PCS or any other designated coding classification system in accordance with coding rules and regulations. Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by AHIMA. Abstracting required clinical information from the medical record.

• Reviews medical records for the determination of accurate assignment of all documented diagnoses and procedures
• Adheres to Standards of Ethical Coding (AHIMA)
• Reviews medical records to determine accurate required abstracting elements including appropriate discharge disposition
• Demonstrates ability to achieve 95% or higher accuracy and consistency in the selection of principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures
• Knowledge of MS-DRG and APR DRG classification and reimbursement structures
• Stays current with AHA Official Coding and Reporting Guidelines, CMS and other agency directives for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding
• Attends mandatory coding seminars on annual basis for inpatient coding
• Quarterly review of AHA Coding Clinic
• Attends Quarterly Coding Updates and all coding conference calls
• Communicates and resolves coding issues (lacking documentation, physician queries, missing documentation, second level review, DRG reconciliation, etc.) for appropriate follow-up and resolution
• Candidate must display a superior knowledge of Coding Guidelines (Coding Clinic, UHDDS Official Coding Guidelines, CCI Edits)
• Comprehensive understanding of CCs/MCCs, impact on quality reporting, UHDDS guidelines, HACs and PSIs Analytical Skills that include effective evaluation, synthesis and use of information gathered
• Works collaboratively with CDI, Quality, and other facility(ies) leadership
• Experience with compliant physician querying writing
• Candidate must be self-motivated, display a high level of computer literacy, excellent verbal, and written communication skills, able to meet assigned deadlines, and organized
• The position will report to the CFO
• Ability to meet coding productivity standards

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

• Two years experience coding day surgery, observation records, ER, and ancillary records
• RHIT and/or CCS registration or two years work experience coding day surgeries, observation records, ER and ancillary records
• Certified Coding Specialist or completion of Medical Record Technician Program and accompanied by RHIT registration or two years of work experience
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Computer skills: basic PC operation skill, Windows and web navigation, use of basic software applications - MS Word, Excel, Scanning
• Listen, understand and communicate effectively
• Able to read, write, and follow basic English instructions

Houston's oldest hospital is GROWING!

• Welcome to St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC), Houston's first and only downtown hospital delivering world-class care for the last 137 years and looking forward to the next century of exceptional care to Houstonians when they need us most.
• Whether it's for a scheduled surgery, the birth of a baby, an unexpected emergency, or an outpatient visit, we have staff available around the clock to provide you access to immediate, quality health care. SJMC has been providing health care services to Greater Houston residents for over 130 years, which should give you great comfort in knowing that we have a great tradition of caring for our community. We strive to meet our patients' expectations and encourage our patients to provide us with feedback on how we can help them have the best experience possible while they're in our care.
• Over the last years we have expanded our services to include the Advanced Wound Care Center, Comprehensive Cardiac and Vascular Services, the Women's Center, the St. Joseph Maternal Fetal Medicine Center, and a Weight Loss Surgery Program, just to name a few. As you work with our physicians, nurses, case managers, educators, and other staff, you will be guided through your health care journey, from diagnosis to treatment, with compassion every step of the way.
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are at the foundation of the care St Joseph Medical Center provides to our community we are privileged to support in all of our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.