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Position Details Department: CORP | Coding - IP Position Title: Coder II, Inpatient Location: Telecommuting Shift: Mon‑Fri, Days, 8am‑5pm Category: Health Information Management / Medical Records Posting #: 1009726 Employee Type: Full‑Time Position Summary This position assigns, per coding guidelines, the current version of ICD diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient medical records or outpatient infusion accounts, completing coding for all accounts on a timely basis within the four‑day bill hold time frame. The position also follows up on all accounts needing coding queries or documentation completion by clinicians or medical staff. It demonstrates coding competencies with quality of coding and meeting department productivity standards. Position Duties Maintains a consistent coding accuracy rate of 95% or better. Assigns diagnosis codes and procedure codes using the current version of ICD diagnosis and procedure codes and CPT‑4 coding classification systems in compliance with hospital guidelines, ICD‑9‑CM official guidelines for coding and reporting, and UHDDS definitions. Meets the established productivity standards for each visit type coded. Abstracts clinical and requested data from the health record and enters it into HRM with a 99% abstraction accuracy rate. Communicates via coding queries with medical staff when appropriate to facilitate the assignment of proper diagnosis and procedure codes. Demonstrates competencies with all software and hospital systems utilized, including HRM, ChartMaxx, SCM, 3M Encoder, and AMPFM. Monitors daily the Fatal Edit report to ensure all assigned records are coded on a timely basis within the four‑day bill hold time frame. Acts as a resource to hospital staff for all coding‑related questions, responding in a timely manner to e‑mails, bill edits, or other requests. Maintains professional certification and technical competency by attending education and training activities sponsored through the hospital, professional associations, and through independent study. Keeps apprised of current trends, developments and awareness of coding changes. Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as requested. Phoenix Children’s Mission, Vision & Values Mission To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families. Vision Phoenix Children’s will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education. We realize this vision by: Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties. Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies. Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders. Advocating for the health and well‑being of children and families. Values We place children and families at the center of all we do. We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way. We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact. We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future. We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable. Position Qualifications Education Associate’s degree in Health Information Management or equivalent combination of post‑secondary education and experience. Experience Minimum of 3 years recent acute‑care hospital inpatient coding or outpatient infusion coding experience. Experience with utilizing the 3M encoder software system and electronic abstracting system. Special Skills Proficient computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. Ability to apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology, diagnosis and procedural terms to assign the current version of ICD diagnosis and procedure codes. Additional Requirements Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification by AHIMA or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification by AAPC. Certification / License / Registry Requirements For The Position Certified Coding Specialist OR Certified Professional Coder OR Registered Health Information Administrator OR Registered Health Information Technician – Required Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential Hearing – Frequently Reaching – Occasional Sitting – Constantly Talking – Occasional Walking – Occasional Near Vision – Constantly Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – Constantly Occupational Exposure – Inside office environment – Applicable #J-18808-Ljbffr

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