Coder Analyst IV VirtualTampa, FL

Coder Analyst IV

We have more than 50 years of experience using innovative medicine to elevate health care in the Tampa region. We continue to make history every day through our clinical research program, which applies the latest advancements in medical technology to treatments that can be used today.

Our diverse clinical specialties include cancer, cardiovascular care, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's health and surgery led by some of the nation's leading surgeons skilled in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures. We're also home to the AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute, nationally recognized for advances in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and research.

With the clinical expertise, innovation, and compassion of our team members, we're changing the way people look at health care.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.

The role you'll contribute:

The Coder Analyst IV is a Health Information Professional with a high level of coding and clinical proficiency necessary for the oversight of coding integrity, and ability to function as a liaison to the Quality and Clinical Documentation Improvement teams for the Multi-State Division. Assigns codes to hospital inpatient accounts utilizing the 3M Encoder and Dolbey Computer Assisted Coding programs. Will work with Case Management, the Billing Office, Coding Manager, Clinical Documentation Improvement specialists and the coding team to code and release accounts for the Multi-State Division. Will work and resolve the chart correction issues daily and work with the team to ensure the Coding Department is within two days of discharge and meeting DNFC goals. Employee will assist in training other team members on inpatient coding. The Coder Analyst IV may participate in our quality, safety review process, which includes mortality, PSI, and HAC reviews. Must have strong coding skills that will promote effective and efficient review of clinical documentation to defend code assignment. May serve as the coding expert on the concurrent review process ensuring all coded data is accurately reflected and supported in the physician documentation. Will work in conjunction with CDI, HIM, Quality, and Informatics leadership across the division to create synergies, maintain bidirectional communication, and act as liaison between CDI, Quality and clinical and administrative partners within the hospital setting and beyond, ensuring open communication and collaboration toward common goals. Actively participates in exemplary customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Adheres to Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.

The value you'll bring to the team:

Communicate with various departments to clarify discharge dispositions or patient type/status as needed.

Understands the importance of secondary diagnosis codes and their impact on quality metrics.

Other duties as assigned.

Codes inpatient charts and verifies or assigns ICD-10-CM/PCS diagnosis and procedure codes. based on physician documentation and Computer-Assisted Coding (CAC) recommendations.

Accurately codes all diagnoses, treatments, and procedures for inpatient records in accordance with departmental policies and industry standards.

Assign ICD-10-CM and PCS codes on inpatient records in accordance with all UHDDS rules, Official Coding Guidelines, Coding Clinic, and approved coding policies and procedures.

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

High School Grad or Equiv and medical coding certificate program or 2 year HIM program Required.

3 years relevant work experience Required.

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Required or

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Required or

Reg Health Information Tech (RHIT) - License Required or

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Required

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.