HIM Coding Specialist at Tower Health in West Reading, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Job Summary



The HIM Coding Specialist reviews the patient's medical record to assign the appropriate diagnoses codes, procedure codes, DRG/APC assignments. Follows all UHDDS, AHA, ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines. Assigns appropriate admission/discharge disposition, Present on Admission indicators and any additional required data elements. Contacts physicians as needed for clarification regarding the assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes.


Collaborates with the Clinical Documentation Specialist team to ensure appropriate clinical documentation within the patient's medical record to support the final coding process. Ensures established quality, productivity and process goals are met. Ensures compliance with Medicare and other required regulatory agency guidelines related to coding.


Full Time Remote Positions- Hours, 8am-4:30pm


minimum 1 year inpatient post acute coding experience


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Qualifications




Education Requirements

• High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education

• Relevant Experience

• Coding Credential (CCS or CCA or CPC or RHIT or RHIA)

• Excellent Communications Skills


• Excellent Interpersonal Skills


• General Clerical Skills