Description
Hospital for Special Care (HFSC) is a nationally recognized specialty hospital dedicated to providing exceptional care to individuals with complex medical and rehabilitative needs. Our multidisciplinary team provides specialized care in areas including pulmonary care, acquired brain injury, neuromuscular disorders, spinal cord injury, medically complex pediatrics, and other specialized services.
At HFSC, our employees play an important role in helping patients achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life. We are proud to foster a collaborative, patient-centered environment where every member of the team contributes to our mission.
We are currently seeking an experienced Coding Specialist to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a coding professional who enjoys working with complex medical records, collaborating with clinical teams, and using their expertise to support accurate documentation, coding, and reimbursement. This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
What You'll Do
- Accurately code inpatient accounts and assign appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, modifiers, and DRGs in accordance with current coding guidelines.
- Review medical records, identify documentation needs, and collaborate with HIM, physicians, clinical staff, and other departments to resolve coding questions, edits, and denials.
- Monitor outstanding accounts and coding reports to ensure timely and accurate completion of inpatient records.
- Utilize the Electronic Medical Record, 3M HDM, and clinical documentation tools to support efficient and accurate coding.
- Serve as a coding resource and educator for physicians and clinical staff, providing guidance on documentation, coding practices, DRG assignments, CPT modifiers, and regulatory changes.
- Stay current with coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, professional standards, and certification/continuing education requirements.
Requirements
- Required Qualifications
Associate’s degree in Health Information Management or related field, or equivalent combination of education and coding experience. - 3+ years of inpatient coding experience in an acute care or acute/long-term care setting.
- Current CCS, CCS-P, CPC-P, or comparable coding certification, or ability to obtain certification within two years of hire.
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS, modifiers, and DRG assignment.
- Strong knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology and Medical Terminology.
- Experience with 3M applications and electronic/hybrid medical records.
- Ability to review and resolve coding edits, denials, and documentation issues.
- Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, clinical staff, and other healthcare professionals.
