Coder Analyst Health Information Home Care MSHC

Job Description

• B.S. in Health Information Management or AAS in Health Information Technology required. -OR as identified below:
• Certification as an RHIA or RHIT. Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) is preferred. Would also consider an RHIA or RHIT eligible candidate if enrolled in an HIT or HIM program and candidate has completed coding, medical terminology, anatomy & physiology; OR a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Medical Coder (CMC) with certification from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC); OR an experienced coder with the Certified Coder Specialist (CCS) credentials would also be considered
• Successful certification within one (1) year of date of graduation (AHIMA or AAPC)
• Candidates are required to take and successfully pass a CH coding test
• Maintains credentials by meeting AHIMA/ AAPC continuing education requirementS

• 6 months coding experience in a home care or acute care setting preferred

• Thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
• Partner with and across Teams. Demonstrated ability to work closely with CH associates, medical staff, department managers
• Superior written and interpersonal communication skills
• Drive performance. Ambitious, takes prompt action for priorities, addresses challenges & opportunities
• Possess skills related to organization and prioritization
• Demonstrated proficiency with computers, software, hardware and technological advances
• Problem Solving: Includes appropriate staff in problem solving, defining, and prioritizing
• Excellent analytical skills
• Mobilizer. Sets goals/expectations. Ability to meet deadlines consistently and generate reports
• Change Driver. Welcomes improvement, open to new ideas of others, helps others embrace change and accepts suggestions for change from other team members. Embraces creative thinking, generates creative solutions
• Ability to read medical record documents and utilize computer to enter diagnoses, procedures and patient data throughout the day
• Ability and knowledge to code chart and/or query physician

• Quiet, office work environment