HIM Coder

About Us

Specialized Care for the Patients Who Need It Most.

NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals (NPH) is dedicated to providing unparalleled service to our patients, team members, physicians, and families. We dare to do things differently, bringing together compassionate care, specialized expertise, and an interdisciplinary approach to meet the unique needs of those we serve. It is this commitment that distinguishes NPH as the healthcare provider of choice.

As a national leader in behavioral healthcare, NPH specializes in caring for patients with acute psychiatric and complex medical needs. Our hospitals provide patient-centered care through an interdisciplinary, multi-specialty approach, ensuring our patients receive the specialized support they need when they need it most.

With locations in Indiana, Michigan, Texas, Ohio, and Arizona, we are expanding access to our unique model of care across the United States. Join NPH and become part of a team that is daring to do things differently and making a lasting difference in the lives of our patients, families, and communities every day.

Overview

NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals is looking for a HIM Coder at our Medical Behavioral Hospital of Indianapolis located in Greenwood, IN. NPH is the national leader in providing medical and neurobehavioral care to patients in acute psychiatric distress.  You will be joining a team of rock star staff who provide exceptional, patient-centered care and understand our patients are always our number one priority!  

Benefits of joining NPH as a HIM Coder

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• NPH 401(k) plan with up to 4% Company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Programs
• Generous PTO and Time Off Policy
• Special tuition offers through Capella University
• Work/life balance with great professional growth opportunities
• Employee Discounts through LifeMart

Responsibilities

• Codes inpatient medical records utilizing ICD-10-CM. Groups for MS-DRG assignment and optimization following coding guidelines.
• Assembles and analyzes medical records timely and accurately for quantitative deficiencies.
• Maintains master index and other logs.  Assists with record studies and projects.
• Completes Clinical Documentation Improvement process including querying providers as deemed necessary.
• Analyzes charts for Quality Assurance.
• Assists with other responsibilities of the HIM Department.
• Answers and directs telephone calls; takes and relays messages; greets public and staff; ability to multitask. Assists in other areas as needed.
• Completes required competencies; attends regular meetings; demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Floats to other units and/or facilities as assigned.
• Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality.  Assures protection and privacy of health information as attained through written, electronic or oral disclosures.
• Displays concern and initiative.  Is resourceful and calm in emergencies.
• Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences.
• Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors.
• Seeks guidance, remains knowledgeable of, and complies with, all applicable federal and state laws, as well as hospital polices that apply to assigned duties.
• Complies with hospital expectations regarding ethical behavior and standards of conduct.
• Complies with federal and hospital requirements in the areas of protected health information and patient privacy.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's degree in Health Information Management, Medical Coding, or a healthcare-related field preferred.
• Current or eligible AHIMA or AAPC credential required.
• Minimum of 1 year of coding experience within an acute care hospital setting required.
• Annual coding training required.
• Experience in ICD-10, DRG optimization, and abstracting clinical information for billing preparation and statistical purposes required.