Intermountain Health is seeking a Health Information Management (HIM) Technician to support coding processes by managing documentation, running reports, and assisting coders. The ideal candidate will have experience in an HIM department, strong communication skills, and familiarity with medical terminology and electronic health records
Job Summary
The HIM Tech (coding support) obtains documents needed for chart coding completion, runs reports, maintains weekly and monthly accounts receivable, and assists coders and managers as needed for the Peaks HIM coding team.
Essential Functions include working the HIM HB Coding Dashboard daily to ensure the coding team has documentation needed to complete coding on charts, assigning high dollar charts to coders, and working state edits for Colorado Hospital Association (CHA) and Montana Hospital Association (MHA).
The role involves assisting with billing/audit questions to ensure accurate reimbursement, facility inquiries, education, and statistical analysis, as well as adding billing indicators in Epic for coding rebills and faxing/uploading Inpatient Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) Validation denials.
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Intermountain Health is seeking a Health Information Management (HIM) Technician to support coding processes by managing documentation, running reports, and assisting coders. The ideal candidate will have experience in an HIM department, strong communication skills, and familiarity with medical terminology and electronic health records.
Salary
$17.86 - $23.22
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Obtain documentation for chart coding
Run reports and maintain spreadsheets
Assist coders and managers
Work HIM HB Coding Dashboard daily
Assign high dollar charts
Work state edits for CHA and MHA
Add billing indicator in Epic
Nice-to-have
Exceptional communication skills
Attention to detail
Works independently and collaboratively
Time management skills
Problem-solving abilities
Key Requirements
High school diploma or GED
General office or HIM department experience
Intermediate medical terminology knowledge preferred
Understanding of hospital billing, reimbursement, and compliance