Offer summary

Qualifications:

5 years of coding experience, particularly in cardiovascular and neurology specialties., High School Diploma or equivalent; A.S. or B.S. in Health Information Technology or Management preferred., Certifications such as RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CPC are required., Proficiency in ICD-10 coding systems and Microsoft Office products is essential..

Key responsabilities:

Review and analyze medical records to assign appropriate diagnoses and procedure codes.

Ensure compliance with Mercy policies and regulatory standards for coding.

Achieve departmental benchmarks for productivity and quality in coding.

Adhere to ethical coding standards and official coding guidelines.

Job description

We’re a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

Overview

This is a Remote Position

Please make sure you have your relevant certification(s) listed in your resume or application so we can verify eligibility for this position.

Please note that as of the posting date of this job announcement, Mercy is unable to offer immigration sponsorship or visa assistance for this position. We encourage all eligible candidates, including U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and those with existing work authorization, to apply.

The Inpatient Service Line Specialty Coder is responsible for reviewing and analyzing documentation present in the medical record, to assign diagnoses and procedure codes, per Mercy policies and regulatory bodies. Achieves departmental benchmarks for productivity and quality. Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adheres to official coding guidelines.

Qualifications

Experience: 5 years coding experience, with emphasis on cardiovascular, neurology and other complex specialty coding
Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education: A.S. from an accredited Health Information Technology Program or B.S. from an accredited Health Information Management program
Certifications: Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Other: Epic, 3M Solventum 360 Encompass Computer Assisted Coding (CAC) Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding classification systems. MS-DRGs, POAs, HACs, MCCs, CCs, etc. as applicable to the MS-DRG payment system. Microsoft Office Products: Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote Strong organizational and communication skills.

We Offer Great Benefits

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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