Inpatient Coder III

About the role

The Inpatient Coder III role is responsible for identifying and accurately assigning ICD10 diagnostic and ICD10 procedural codes after thorough review of provider documentation; and abstracts demographic and clinical information for inpatient records for the purpose of data collection, reimbursement, research and compliance with state and federal regulations and other agencies utilizing established coding principles and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Identify and accurately assign ICD10 diagnostic and ICD10 procedural codes after thorough review of provider documentation
• Abstract demographic and clinical information for inpatient records for the purpose of data collection, reimbursement, research and compliance with state and federal regulations and other agencies
• Utilize established coding principles and protocols

Requirements

• Education: Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management and/or Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management, or other science-based degree such as nursing preferred
• Licenses/Certifications: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Nurse (RN), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required
• Experience: One year of experience as an inpatient coder at an acute care or academic teaching facility required or successful completion of inpatient coding apprenticeship program. Demonstrates competency in all essential functions of an Inpatient Coder II role

Qualifications

Commensurate with experience

Skills

N/A

Benefits

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it. We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD