Certified Medical Records Coder-Inpatient

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Certified Medical Records Coder-Inpatient

Salary

$64,760.38 - $96,450.43 Annually

Location

Riverside

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

23-13390-01AST

Department

RUHS-Medical Center

Opening Date

08/03/2023

ABOUT THE POSITION



 
 

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System- Medical Records Department is seeking Certified Medical Records Coders. The incumbents will be responsible for performing advanced coding and abstracting of inpatient medical record entries according to the most current edition of International Classification of Diseases - Clinical Modification System (ICD-CM), Procedure Coding System (PCS) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT); performs other related duties as required.

The Certified Medical Records Coder - Inpatient classification performs the most complex coding and abstracting of a high volume of patient records in the Medical Records Department and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. 

The Certified Medical Records Coder - Inpatient is distinguished from the Certified Medical Records Coder - Outpatient in that the latter does not require an extensive knowledge of complex code and Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) assignment. Incumbents are expected to be familiar with the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS), inpatient coding guidelines, and be able to work closely with the Clinical Documentation Team as well as physicians.

Candidates with acute hospital experience are encouraged to apply. 

Applicants will be tested as part of the hiring process. 

Work Schedule: 5/40, M-F, Day Shift (rotating holidays required)

This position will offer a hybrid schedule, which will include working in the office and remotely from home at the department's discretion. The incumbent must be able to maintain an acceptable productivity standard set forth by the department.   Interested candidates must be able to work the following shifts: swing, weekends, and some holidays. 

Meet the Team!  
Riverside University Health System-Medical Center consistently receives national recognition for its progressive and innovative care, as well as being known as one of the top employers in the region.  The 439-bed Medical Center is a designated Stroke Center, Level I Trauma Center, and the only Pediatric ICU in the region. For more information on RUHS-Medical Center, please visit www.ruhealth.org  


EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Examples of Essential Duties

• Code medical record entries pertaining to diagnoses and procedures according to the most current edition of ICD-CM, and when applicable PCS and CPT; enter information into the designated computer system.

• Abstract patient information such as Admission, Discharge and Transfer (ADT), type of surgery, type of anesthesia, length of stay, and assist clinical providers as needed.

• Query physicians when assistance is needed for proper identification of codes for diagnoses or procedures; communicate with physicians and others involved in the treatment of patients as needed.

• Work with Clinical Documentation Improvement Team when there are conflicting diagnoses, ambiguous, inconsistent, missing, and unclear clinical documentation by the physician to support code assignment.

• Assist and provide coding training to Certified Medical Record Coder - Outpatient as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Recruiting Guidelines

OPTION I

Experience:  Four years as a Certified Medical Records Coder - Outpatient with the County of Riverside.


OPTION II

Experience: Two years of inpatient medical record coding experience in an acute care setting using ICD-CM, PCS and CPT coding. (Experience must have been within the last four years.)


Other Requirements

License/Certificate: Possession of one of the current valid certification/s below: 

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

or

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

or 

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

or 

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) 

issued by American Health Information Management Association

or Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H)

 or issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders.

ALL OPTIONS

Knowledge of: ICD-CM, PCS and CPT classification coding systems and DRG assignment; the fundamentals of anatomy, physiology and the study of diseases; standard clerical office procedures and equipment, including Windows-based software use.

Ability to: Utilize the ICD-CM classification system to code medical record entries either by use of coding books or encoder product; abstract pertinent information from medical records; follow oral and written instructions; operate PC with Windows software, coding software and abstract package; effectively communicate technical information to medical and administrative personnel; maintain effective working relationships with others.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment.)

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head. 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Veterans’ Preference: 
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here: https://www.rivcocob.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/C-3-Veterans-Preference-Program.pdf 
 
Employment Documents:
Upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or (NACES) Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). 
 
What’s Next?
The position is open to all applicants.
Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the County of Riverside's RUHS-Medical Center may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.

Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

Application Period
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.

 Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted.  Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment. No late applications will be permitted.
 Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application.
 Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
 
Upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). 

For further information regarding this posting, contact the recruiter:
Anay Sanchez at anasanchez@rivco.org  or call 951-955-5893. 

GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com. A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.



MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT:  County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

  • Tier I (Classic Member – Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
  • Tier II (Classic Member – Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
  • Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

  1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
  2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
  3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

 

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law.  The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change.  If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

01
Are you a former or current County of Riverside employee? If so, please provide your Employee ID.
02
Do you possess a current valid certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) issued by the American Health Information Management Association, or Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H) issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders?
  • Yes
  • No
03
I understand that I must upload a copy of one or more of the following certificates, before submitting my application - Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H) issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) issued by the American Health Information Management Association or Certified Coding Associate (CCA), and/or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
  • Yes
  • No
04
I understand that if I move forward with an interview, I will be required to pass an un-proctored Medical Records Coding assessment at the time of the interview.
  • Yes
  • No
05
Do you possess two years of inpatient medical record coding experience in an acute care setting using ICD-CM, PCS and CPT coding. (Experience must have been within the last four years.)?
  • Yes
  • No
06
I understand that I must upload my current valid certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) issued by the American Health Information Management Association, or Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H) or issued by the American Academy of Professional Coder Certification at time of application in order to be considered for an interview.
  • Yes
  • No
07
How many years of experience do you possess in inpatient medical record coding in an acute care setting using ICD-CM, PCS and CPT codingdo you have working in medical record coding in an acute care setting using ICD-CM and CPT coding, or outpatient, or Emergency Room Coding?
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year, but less than 4
  • 4 years, but less than 5
  • 5 years, but less than 6
  • 6 years, but less than 7
  • 7 years, but less than 8
  • 8 years, but less than 9
  • 9 years, but less than 10
  • 10 years +
08
Are you currently or have you ever worked on a contract or through a registry agency at Riverside University Health System?
  • Yes
  • No

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