Work where every moment mattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe creation of the HHC System Support Office recognizes the work of a large and growing group of employees whose responsibilities are continually evolving so that we and our departments now work on behalf of the system as a whole rather than a single member organizationWith the creation of our new umbrella organization we now have our own identity with a unique payroll benefits performance management system service recognition programs and other common practices across the systemPosition SummaryReviews inpatient clinical documentation to determine the appropriate assignment of alpha numeric diagnosisprocedure codes and Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups MS DRG Data is classified for internal and external statistical reporting research regulatory compliance and reimbursementCodes high dollar and all types of multifaceted accounts which includes but is not limited to interventional radiology interventional cardiology cardiovascular surgeries major transplants neurovascular surgeries spinal fusions and coding level trauma multi significantPosition ResponsibilitiesKey Areas of ResponsibilityCoding Applies strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology clinical disease processes pharmacology and diagnostic and procedural terminology to determine the appropriate assignment of diagnosis and procedure codes for more complex accounts Analyzes medical records using the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set UHDDS interprets documentation and assigns proper International Classification of Diseases Tenth Edition Clinical Modification ICD CM diagnoses and ICD Procedural Classification System PCS operative procedure codes utilizing designated software to included Computer Assisted Coding CAC andor encoder coding manuals and other reference material Reviews DRG assigned to each record Enters codedabstracted information into software analyzes DRG groupings and observes for appropriate DRG assignment Reviews high dollar and more complex cases including but not limited to medical surgical behavioral health and IP Rehabilitation Applies IRF PAI guidelines for IP Rehabilitation coding Adheres to all department coding procedures policies guidelines and quality standards Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management AssociationAmerican Association of Procedural Coders and adheres to official coding guidelines Meets revenue cycle goals Key Performance Indicators KPIs and Productivity StandardsIssue Resolution Complete on a daily basis cases that have been assigned for review of edits etcCommunication Collaborates with clinical documentation specialists CDS to determine appropriate DRG assignment for compliance and reimbursement purposes Collaborates with Quality Management and other departments Billing Registration etc as required Seeks clarification from attending physician in cases where documentation is absent ambiguous or contradictoryTraining Assists in training and mentoring new coders to become acclimated to new environment and understand internal coding policies and proceduresWorking RelationshipsThis position reports to Inpatient Coding ManagerWork where every moment mattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe creation of the HHC System Support Office recognizes the work of a large and growing group of employees whose responsibilities are continually evolving so that we and our departments now work on behalf of the system as a whole rather than a single member organizationWith the creation of our new umbrella organization we now have our own identity with a unique payroll benefits performance management system service recognition programs and other common practices across the systemPosition SummaryReviews inpatient clinical documentation to determine the appropriate assignment of alpha numeric diagnosisprocedure codes and Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups MS DRG Data is classified for internal and external statistical reporting research regulatory compliance and reimbursementCodes high dollar and all types of multifaceted accounts which includes but is not limited to interventional radiology interventional cardiology cardiovascular surgeries major transplants neurovascular surgeries spinal fusions and coding level trauma multi significantPosition ResponsibilitiesKey Areas of ResponsibilityCoding Applies strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology clinical disease processes pharmacology and diagnostic and procedural terminology to determine the appropriate assignment of diagnosis and procedure codes for more complex accounts Analyzes medical records using the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set UHDDS interprets documentation and assigns proper International Classification of Diseases Tenth Edition Clinical Modification ICD CM diagnoses and ICD Procedural Classification System PCS operative procedure codes utilizing designated software to included Computer Assisted Coding CAC andor encoder coding manuals and other reference material Reviews DRG assigned to each record Enters codedabstracted information into software analyzes DRG groupings and observes for appropriate DRG assignment Reviews high dollar and more complex cases including but not limited to medical surgical behavioral health and IP Rehabilitation Applies IRF PAI guidelines for IP Rehabilitation coding Adheres to all department coding procedures policies guidelines and quality standards Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management AssociationAmerican Association of Procedural Coders and adheres to official coding guidelines Meets revenue cycle goals Key Performance Indicators KPIs and Productivity StandardsIssue Resolution Complete on a daily basis cases that have been assigned for review of edits etcCommunication Collaborates with clinical documentation specialists CDS to determine appropriate DRG assignment for compliance and reimbursement purposes Collaborates with Quality Management and other departments Billing Registration etc as required Seeks clarification from attending physician in cases where documentation is absent ambiguous or contradictoryTraining Assists in training and mentoring new coders to become acclimated to new environment and understand internal coding policies and proceduresWorking RelationshipsThis position reports to Inpatient Coding ManagerEducationmiddot Associatersquos Degree or equivalent experienceExperiencemiddot Minimum Two to three years of progressive on the job experience in an acute care hospitalmiddot Preferred Two to four years of progressive on the job experience in an acute hospitalLicensure Certification Registrationmiddot Certified Coding Specialist CCS required and maintained thereafterLanguage Skillsmiddot Strong written and verbal communication skillsKnowledge Skills and Ability RequirementsStrong knowledge ofmiddot ICD CM diagnostic and ICD PCS procedure codesmiddot UHDDSmiddot Various DRG methodologies MS DRG APR DRG Tricare etcmiddot IP Rehabilitation coding rules for IRF PAImiddot Clinical information related to areas of responsibilitymiddot Microsoft Office Products Word Excelmiddot Encoder andor CACSkillsmiddot Read write and speak English proficientlymiddot Strong analytical capabilitiesmiddot Strong organizational skillsmiddot Proficiently read and interpret physician writingStrong ability tomiddot Function independentlymiddot Handle multiple prioritiesmiddot Listen and acknowledge ideas and expressions of others attentivelymiddot Converse clearly using appropriate verbal and body languagemiddot Collaborate with others to achieve a common goal through mutual cooperationmiddot Influence others for positive and productive outcomesmiddot Work across the Hartford HealthCare SystemWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyourmomentEducationmiddot Associatersquos Degree or equivalent experienceExperiencemiddot Minimum Two to three years of progressive on the job experience in an acute care hospitalmiddot Preferred Two to four years of progressive on the job experience in an acute hospitalLicensure Certification Registrationmiddot Certified Coding Specialist CCS required and maintained thereafterLanguage Skillsmiddot Strong written and verbal communication skillsKnowledge Skills and Ability RequirementsStrong knowledge ofmiddot ICD CM diagnostic and ICD PCS procedure codesmiddot UHDDSmiddot Various DRG methodologies MS DRG APR DRG Tricare etcmiddot IP Rehabilitation coding rules for IRF PAImiddot Clinical information related to areas of responsibilitymiddot Microsoft Office Products Word Excelmiddot Encoder andor CACSkillsmiddot Read write and speak English proficientlymiddot Strong analytical capabilitiesmiddot Strong organizational skillsmiddot Proficiently read and interpret physician writingStrong ability tomiddot Function independentlymiddot Handle multiple prioritiesmiddot Listen and acknowledge ideas and expressions of others attentivelymiddot Converse clearly using appropriate verbal and body languagemiddot Collaborate with others to achieve a common goal through mutual cooperationmiddot Influence others for positive and productive outcomesmiddot Work across the Hartford HealthCare SystemWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyourmoment