• Job Description

  Req#: 964956

  We’re a Little Different

  Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.
  
  At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

  
  Overview:

  The Inpatient Service Line Specialty Coder is responsible for reviewing and analyzing documentation present in the medical record, to assign diagnoses and procedure codes, per Mercy policies and regulatory bodies. Achieves departmental benchmarks for productivity and quality. Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adheres to official coding guidelines.

  Qualifications:

  • Minimum Qualifications:Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience: 5 years coding experience, with emphasis on cardiovascular, neurology and other complex specialty coding.
  • Certification(s): Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Professional Coder (CPC).
  • Preferred Qualifications:Education: A.S. from an accredited Health Information Technology Program or B.S. from an accredited Health Information Management program.
  • Experience: Epic, 3M Solventum 360 Encompass Computer Assisted Coding (CAC) Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:• ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding classification systems. • MS-DRGs, POAs, HACs, MCCs, CCs, etc. as applicable to the MS-DRG payment system.• Microsoft Office Products: Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote• Strong organizational and communication skills.

  We Offer Great Benefits:

  
  Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

  We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

  
  At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

  
  What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

  
  Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

  EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

• About the company

  Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems for four consecutive years by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy is one of the nation’s most highly integrated, multi-state health care systems, including more than 40 acute care, managed and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, convenient urgent care locations, imaging centers and pharmacies. Mercy has 900 physician practices and outpatient facilities, more than 4,000 Mercy Clinic physicians and advanced practitioners and 40,000-plus co-workers serving patients and families across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy's IT division, Mercy Technology Services, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients from coast to coast.

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