Health Information Management Professional - Inpatient Coder
Humber River Hospital
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Review & analysis of patient records and assignment of ICD-10-CA/CCI codes
- Applies ICD10-CA/CCI coding methodologies resulting in proper grouping outcomes
- Abstracting information according to standards from CIHI (DAD, NACRS) and hospital policy
- Ensures that all visits to be coded are done and balance at the end of each month
- Document productivity in accordance with departmental protocols
- Other related duties as assigned
- Graduate of an accredited Health Information Management Program
- Certified Member of Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA)
- 2-3 years previous experience in Inpatient coding/abstracting required.
- Proven knowledge and use of the Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI) Discharge Abstract Database (DAD), National Ambulatory Care database (NACRS), and other CIHI products and standards.
- ICD10/CCI Classification Course preferred
- Working knowledge of Med2020 Winrecs abstract an asset
- Working knowledge of Meditech 6.0 information systems an asset
- Demonstrated ability to work with hospital staff, co-workers, physicians and team members in a positive, cooperative manner.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work independently and as a member of a team
- Demonstrated ability to function in a changing and sometimes stressful work environment
- Applicants may be required to successfully complete full administrative testing, to include ICD-10-CA &CCI coding test
- Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.