Advanced Inpatient Coder Specialist (REMOTE)

Responsibilities

• Analyzes the multi-day, multi-specialty complex documentation for inpatient encounters to assign integrated diagnosis and procedural codes using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems.
• Works in conjunction with the medical staff consensus for accurate assignment of intricate diagnoses such as malnutrition and sepsis.
• Formulates physician queries and monitors bill hold reports.
• Serves as a liaison to the Clinical Documentation Specialist Team and Quality Department for ICD-10 inpatient encounters for accurate code and MSDRG assignments as well as PSI/HAC reviews.
• Strong utilization of anatomy, pathophysiology, and pharmacology knowledge for accurate code assignments.
• Assists Manager/Director with mentoring/training of Coder I, Coder II, and Coder III team members and clinical practice students from various colleges.

Requirements

• Required: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• PREFERRED: RHIT (Health Information) in addition to the required CCS
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: 5 years Acute Care, 3 years Inpatient Coding

Qualifications

• Strong utilization of anatomy, pathophysiology, and pharmacology knowledge for accurate code assignments.
• Ability to analyze complex documentation and accurately assign codes.
• Excellent communication skills to work with medical staff and other departments.
• Proficiency in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems.

Skills

• Coding expertise with ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Knowledge of anatomy, pathophysiology, and pharmacology

Benefits

• Competitive total reward package including benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) match and additional yearly contribution
• Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
• Community discounts

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday