[Remote] HIM Coder Analyst II-REMOTE within State of TX

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cook Children's Health Care System is a leading medical center that provides advanced technologies and treatments for children's needs. The HIM Coder Analyst II role requires advanced knowledge in medical coding and involves reviewing medical records to assign accurate codes for billing and reporting purposes.ResponsibilitiesReviews and interprets patient medical record documentation to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures and assigns ICD-10-CM and CPT 4 codes accurately and timely to the highest level of specificity based upon physician documentation for ambulatory surgery, special procedure, observation, emergency department, outpatient ancillary and clinic visit recordsPrimarily codes complex ambulatory surgery and observation visit medical recordsIdentifies and abstracts specified information from the patient medical record and enters data into the electronic health record system for billing and use in all types of CCHCS reportingAssists with coding outpatient ancillary clinic, specialty clinic and emergency room record coding as necessaryMinimum expected accuracy rate for all coding assignments is 95%Communicates with physicians and other providers regarding documentation requirements and collaborates with Clinical Documentation Specialists on patient cases regarding documentation needs and requirements, and coding assignment accuracyMaintains current knowledge of coding and documentation changes, rules and guidelinesSkillsHigh School Diploma or Equivalent requiredRHIA, RHIT or CCS with one (1) year minimum current and continuous full-time ICD-10-CM & CPT-4 ambulatory surgery, observation and/or inpatient coding and abstracting experience requiredTechnically competent and fluent knowledge in navigation of electronic health record applications, automated encoders, and other software applications and hardware required for job role requiredAbility to work well independently and productively with minimal guidance and without direct supervisionMust be highly detail oriented, have the ability to remain focused with good organization, interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to maintain confidentialityGoal oriented, flexible and energeticDemonstrates coding skills, and critical thinking skillsAbility to solve problems appropriately using job knowledge and current policies and proceduresDemonstrated coding knowledge and proficiency is required through on-site skills assessment with a passing score of 90% prior to hireRegistered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) requiredRequired to provide current American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) continuing education certification recordsPediatric coding experience highly desiredExperience using Microsoft Office Excel and Word highly desiredCompany OverviewCook Children's Health Care System embraces an inspiring Promise – Knowing every child’s life is sacred, we promise to improve the well-being of every child in our care and our communities. It was founded in 1918, and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, US, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.cookchildrens.org.