MaHIMA ID#: 791
Job Title: Coding Specialist, Health Information Services
Name of Employer or Agency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Date Posted: 06-17-2010

Job Description: This position is responsible for the thorough study of the entire health record for clinical and fiscal data affecting continuity of care, government and third party reimbursement, scientific research, hospital utilization and quality of care patterns, legal and other regulatory requirements. Codes inpatient and/or outpatient diagnoses and procedures, and abstracts relevant clinical data. Uses the most recent ICD-9-CM and/or CPT classification, and follows Coding Clinic guidelines and regulatory rules to support the coding decision. May consult with physicians through direct contact and written communication on matters pertaining to ICD-9-CM coding conventions, UHDDS definitions, DRG issues, and clinical specificity and documentation requirements. Verifies DRG Assurance assignment from the front-end process, and enters the appropriate reason code when there are differences. 95% accuracy rate or better is expected. Perform interim coding by traveling to the patient floors to analyze and code inpatient medical records in order to maximize case flow. Proactively practies departmental and hospital confidentiality policies and procedures.

Contact: Nancy Shea, RHIA
Phone: 617-643-7034
Fax: 617-726-1088
Email: nshea2@partners.org
Website: www.partners.org
Street address: Massachusetts General Hospital, Health Information Services, FND-825, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114-2621