Inpatient Coder Specialist (PRN/ REMOTE)

Responsibilities

• Analyzes 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.
• Utilizes anatomy, pathophysiology, and pharmacology knowledge for accurate code assignments.
• Affords assistance to the 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.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• PREFERRED: Associate degree in Health Information Technology.
• Experience: 5 years in acute care, 3 years in inpatient coding.

Skills

• Strong utilization of anatomy, pathophysiology, and pharmacology knowledge for accurate code assignments.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to formulate physician queries and monitor bill hold reports.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Forward-thinking culture focused on personal and professional success.
• Support from a network of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers, and thousands of physicians.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

• Salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

• Flexible shift available.
• Days: Sunday - Thursday OR Tuesday - Saturday.