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RESPONSIBILITIES:Codes hospital Inpatient medical records. Assigns ICD-9-CM and CCD-10-CM diagnosis and procedure codes along with CPT surgical codes to ensure accurate and timely statistics while supporting the financial stability of the organization. Ensures compliance with reimbursement requirements including Prospective Payment System.EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:AA Degree: RequiredBachelors Degree: Preferred.Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology required.Good understanding of pharmacology and pathophysiology preferred.Extensive knowledge of organization, structure and conventions of ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding systems required DRG / APC assignment.EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Three to five years Inpatient/ Surgical Day Care coding required in a teaching facility.MS DRG coding experience required.CERTIFICATIONS:Required: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC or CICJob: Non-Clinical/AdministrativeOrganization: Saint Vincent HospitalTitle: In-Patient Coder III, Full Time - 40hrs, Days.Location: MA-WorcesterRequisition ID: 1905033044