Inpatient Coder 3 (10K Sign-On Bonus Available)

Job Summary

The IP Coder 3 position reports directly to the Supervisor of Coding. Key responsibilities include reviewing documentation, assigning appropriate codes, abstracting demographic data, and managing additional coding responsibilities.

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions

• Accurately and completely assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnostic and ICD-10-PCS/CPT-4 HCPCS procedural codes to the greatest specificity, assigning the most accurate DRG/APC, when appropriate and in accordance with Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and Facility Coding Guidelines, as applicable
• Accurately and completely abstracts all required patient demographic data into the EMR
• Accurately assigns correct DRG/APC
• Maintains productivity standards by resolving coding edits and reminders, correcting abstracting and coding issues in a timely manner (1-2 business days)
• Completes and routes problem accounts, ready to code, high dollar and other accounts daily to ensure cases are coded as close to goal date as possible
• Completes assigned work by goal date
• Assists with coding unassigned or backlogged accounts
• Serves as a mentor to new coders
• Assists with cleaning up or escalating missing documentation or other work queues
• If proficient, assists with observation, same day surgery, outpatient and emergency coding when needed or assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)

• CCS - Cert Coding Spec Upon Hire
• RHIA - Reg Health Information Admin Upon Hire
• RHIT - Reg Health Information Tech Upon Hire

Preferred or Additional License(s) And Certification(s)

• RHIA - Reg Health Information Admin
• RHIT - Reg Health Information Tech

Required Minimum Experience

Minimum 3 years of acute care inpatient and/or IVR coding experience

Required Minimum Skills

• Demonstrated maintenance of a or higher accuracy in abstracting, code and DRG assignment while meeting productivity requirements in previous roles
• Ability to work in a remote environment
• Computer/data entry experience
• Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team
• Ability to use Microsoft (Excel, Word)

Benefits

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