Inpatient Coder - Job ID 189633

About the role

We're looking for experienced and credentialed inpatient coders to become an integral part of our team. The ideal candidate possesses high attention to detail and a depth of knowledge in medical terminology. This role is fully remote with a flexible schedule, allowing you to help shape the future of healthcare from your own workspace.

Responsibilities

• Assign diagnostic and procedural codes using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes
• Accurately sequence and abstract medical codes from patient records, ensuring precision and adherence to documentation
• Oversee and audit the work of Level 1 & 2 Coders, where applicable
• Champion documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues, facilitating resolution with relevant stakeholders
• Uphold an overall 95% coding accuracy rate and a 95% accuracy rate for MS-DRG assignments
• Maintain site-specific productivity benchmarks
• Foster professional communication with colleagues, management, and hospital staff, while addressing clinical and reimbursement issues

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of recent inpatient coding facility experience
• CCS, RHIT, or RHIA credential preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree from an AHIMA-certified HIM or Nursing Program, or completion of a certificate program from AHIMA/AAPC with a preference for CCS
• Minimum of 3 years of inpatient coding experience at a Level I Trauma Center, preferably within an academic medical facility
• Experience with a significant level of coding quality review feedback
• Experience in computerized encoding and abstracting software