Inpatient Coder II

About the role

The Medical Records Coder II will improve documentation, data quality, and revenue cycle operations by assigning International Classification of Disease system-10 (ICD), CM, and PCS codes according to AHA–AMA Guidelines, CMS, and NGS.

Responsibilities

• Assign diagnosis and procedure codes for accurate and timely billing of the most appropriate payer.
• Audit charges and establish proper coding in collaboration with providers.
• Initiate and follow up on queries with providers.
• Assist departments with diagnostic and procedural coding.
• Respond to insurance, compliance, and RAC denials.
• Review and assist in the maintenance of coding-related policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Health Information Management, a related degree, or equivalent experience.
• 1 year of experience as an inpatient coder.
• Knowledge of EMR, coding software, and Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of modifiers, medical necessity, and CCI edits.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Required: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, or CIC certification.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management.
• Preferred: Knowledge of Epic and 3M software.

Pay

Up to $35 an hour.

FTE: 0.97 | Non-union | Full-time | Day shift (8-hour workday).