HIM Coder

About Us

Healing Body and Mind.

NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals is a national leader in behavioral healthcare, specializing in patients with acute psychiatric and complex medical needs. Our hospitals use an interdisciplinary, multi-specialty approach that delivers high-quality, patient-centered care when it’s needed most.

With locations in Indiana, Michigan, Texas, and Arizona, we’re expanding access to our unique model of care across the United States. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a lasting difference in the lives of patients and families every day

Overview

NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals is looking for a HIM Coder at our Kalamazoo, Michigan location. NPH is the national leader in providing medical and neurobehavioral care to patients in acute psychiatric distress.  You will be joining a team of rock star staff who provide exceptional, patient-centered care and understand our patients are always our number one priority!  

 

Benefits of joining NPH as a HIM Coder

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• NPH 401(k) plan with up to 4% Company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Programs
• Generous PTO and Time Off Policy
• Special tuition offers through Capella University
• Work/life balance with great professional growth opportunities
• Employee Discounts through LifeMart

Responsibilities

• Codes inpatient medical records utilizing ICD-10-CM. Groups for MS-DRG assignment and optimization following coding guidelines.
• Assembles and analyzes medical records timely and accurately for quantitative deficiencies.
• Maintains master index and other logs.  Assists with record studies and projects.
• Completes Clinical Documentation Improvement process including querying providers as deemed necessary.
• Analyzes charts for Quality Assurance.
• Assists with other responsibilities of the HIM Department.
• Answers and directs telephone calls; takes and relays messages; greets public and staff; ability to multitask. Assists in other areas as needed.
• Completes required competencies; attends regular meetings; demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Floats to other units and/or facilities as assigned.
• Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality.  Assures protection and privacy of health information as attained through written, electronic or oral disclosures.
• Displays concern and initiative.  Is resourceful and calm in emergencies.
• Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences.
• Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors.
• Seeks guidance, remains knowledgeable of, and complies with, all applicable federal and state laws, as well as hospital polices that apply to assigned duties.
• Complies with hospital expectations regarding ethical behavior and standards of conduct.
• Complies with federal and hospital requirements in the areas of protected health information and patient privacy.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's degree in Health Information Management, Medical Coding, or a healthcare-related field preferred.
• Current or eligible AHIMA or AAPC credential required.
• Minimum of 1 year of coding experience within an acute care hospital setting required.
• Annual coding training required.
• Experience in ICD-10, DRG optimization, and abstracting clinical information for billing preparation and statistical purposes required.