Job Summary:  The Health Information Coder is expected to provide exceptional customer care to Southwest Health consumers, visitors, and staff. The HIM Coder is responsible for using coding work queues daily in the electronic health record and selecting the most accurate and applicable codes per coding guidelines. The HIM Coder must communicate with their Coding Supervisor and Billing Staff daily for prompt resolution of coding issues and claim processing issues. The HIM coder is expected to participate in bi-weekly meetings, monthly, quarterly, and yearly coding education through various educational sources. The HIM Coder must maintain coding certifications and continuing education units and must be willing to perform any task assigned by supervisor or Department Head.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and coding patient encounters of all specialties. 
• Ensure that all codes are accurately assigned.
• Report missing or incomplete documentation to the analysis area or submit queries to providers if necessary.
• Meet daily coding productivity and quality standards set forth by the department.
• Review charge code entries for accuracy and makes corrections as needed.
• Serve as a resource regarding insurance denials and coding questions from the Revenue Cycle team.
• Adhere to and follow all coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations.

General Functions:

• Complete required continuing education to maintain coding credentials and license.

• Support and assist the Coding Manager of HIM and Revenue Cycle leadership on special projects as requested.

• Work directly with other departments and attend all internal/external meetings and training.