Inpatient Coder Analyst

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

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Summary:
Assigns diagnostic and procedure codes to inpatient and outpatient medical records; abstracts specific information from inpatient and outpatient medical record. Evaluates cases for billing appropriateness; operates personal computer, including 3M Codefinder, and all appropriate mainframe applications.

1.Formal Education Required:

• Minimum of an Associate Degree in Applied Sciences in Health Information Technology or Nursing.
• Possess or obtain the credentials of RHIA, RHIT and/or CSS within one (1) year of employment to be eligible for this position.
• RHIAs or RHITs who do not possess the CCS or CPC credential at the time of application must obtain such certification within one (1) year of employment.

2.Experience & Training Required:

• Applicants without a degree but holding a credential of CCS with a minimum of four (4) years of confirmed hospital coding experience will also be considered as qualified for this position.
• Sufficient skills should be acquired to reach a proficiency score of 92% within the first six (6) months, and a proficiency score of 98% should be obtained within the first one (1) year of employment.

3.Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:

• Projects a positive attitude, shows pride and acts as an ambassador of Summa Hospitals. Maintains a pleasant disposition.
• Anticipates customer’s needs and responds readily.
• Welcomes customers in a friendly manner.
• Communicates with courtesy, clarity and care; Always identifies self and department when placing and receiving calls.
• Remains calm when communicating difficult situations; acknowledges and apologizes to customers when delays have occurred.
• Sensitive to cultural, age, gender, education, and religious diversity, and communicates in a manner respectful to others.
• Dresses in accordance with the dress code policy. Always properly wears Summa identification badge above waist level and facing forward at all times.
• Apparel is always clean, professional, tasteful, tidy and discreet. Maintains good personal hygiene.
• Follows safety procedures at all times; proactively takes steps to maintain safety of customers. Uses proper body mechanics and assistive devices as needed.
• Complies with Summa policies regarding confidentiality, privacy, safety and security.

4.Level of Physical Demands:

• Sedentary: Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently.
• Requires sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Requires correct vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires bending, squatting, reaching and stair climbing occasionally.
• Exposure to changes of temperature or humidity and exposure to dust, fumes or gas occasionally.
• Requires dexterity in fingers and piecework