PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

This position is responsible for auditing health records to determine whether the code assignment is substantiated by provider documentation for inpatient and ambulatory hospital based encounters.  Analyzes data from PEPPER and ICD-10 reports to identify trends and educational opportunities. Develops and presents coding and documentation education materials concerning  ICD-9 CM,  ICD-10 CM and PCS,  CPT, HCPCS, APC, DRG and coding guidelines to clinical, HIM coding, clinical documentation integrity and medical staff. 

• Demonstrates expert technical knowledge of ICD-10-CM disease and procedural coding, CPT-4 and HCPCS procedural coding. 
• Must have a thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology and medical terminology. 
• Knowledge of Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) and Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) required. 
• Knowledge of Case Mix Index required. Familiarity with computers, and encoding software and the general principles of medical record science is preferred. 
• Use of Excel spreadsheet program is required. 
• A high level of professionalism and effective communication skills is needed for interaction with physicians, physician office staff, hospital staff, patients and hospital visitors. 

• Current American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) is required. 
• An Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science degree in Health Information from an approved AHIMA program is preferred. 
• One-year experience in coding auditing in an acute hospital setting or experience with education/training in ICD- 9CM, CPT, and reimbursement methodologies. 
• AHIMA approved ICD-10 trainer certificate preferred. 
• Knowledge of clinical documentation integrity and experience using a computerized abstracting system is preferred. 
• Experience in analysis of coded data and presentation of findings required.

Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider – one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort – you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package.  We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce.   EOE M/F/D/V

About PIH Health

PIH Health is the Communities’ Health and Wellness Partner Our network of highly trained and compassionate physicians, nurses, clinicians, staff and volunteers work tirelessly and collaboratively every day to maintain and enhance the health and wellbeing of every member of our service areas. And when needed, we are here to coordinate care, manage chronic disease, and treat health conditions for the best possible outcomes. We’re a nonprofit, regional healthcare network with three hospitals, numerous outpatient medical offices, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. Our leadership is dedicated to putting patients first—a cornerstone of our mission, vision and values—as we deliver top-quality healthcare. We serve more than 3.7 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. Why PIH Health? Our culture is built around our core values, which are the guiding principles for everything we do. For over 60 years, PIH Health has maintained a sense of community and a family-like cultur...e where patients are the top priority, and employees and volunteers are proud to be affiliated with such an outstanding organization. PIH Health Hospital - Whittier Our Whittier campus delivers outstanding and compassionate care to patients, every day. Among other awards, PIH Health Hospital - Whittier has been named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® for the third consecutive year by Truven Health Analytics. PIH Health Hospital in Whittier, CA is located 30 minutes east of Los Angeles, close to the Los Angeles and Orange County border. There are many great communities in which to live that surround the hospital. This means easy access to work, great dining, shopping, entertainment and spectacular beaches. Whatever your passion, you’ll find the right place for it here. PIH Health Hospital - Downey is a nonprofit hospital with a rich, nearly 100-year history of meeting the healthcare needs of its community. The Downey campus is part of the PIH Health comprehensive health network consisting of two hospitals, 18 medical office locations and a host of specialty services. According to US News & World Report, the hospital scores highly in patient safety and orthopedics. With 955 employees, the hospital is the 5th largest employer in the city of Downey.

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