Inpatient Corporate Coder - Remote based in the US

Job Summary

The Corporate Coder (“CC”) functions under the direction of the Health Information Corporate Coding Manager. The CC is responsible for accurate coding and abstracting of clinical information from the medical record. The CC is responsible for maintaining standards for coding data quality and integrity, as well as productivity within established guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and productively code/abstract patient health documentation for Tenet facilities.
• Utilize coding abilities to review flagged cases, in CARDS and RevInt for coding accuracy.
• Assisting in coding quality reviews/audits and second level reviews as needed.
• Attends Tenet coding educations and maintains coding credentials.

Qualifications

• Required: Associates or higher-level degree in a Health Information Management discipline.
• Successful completion of at least one AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) certified program with achievement of the correlating professional credential preferred (RHIA, RHIT, and / or CCS, etc.).
• 1-3 years inpatient coding experience.
• Skilled and working knowledge of MS Office suite.
• Strong technical background and electronic medical record experience.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s or higher-level degree in a Health Information Management discipline.
• 3+ years of inpatient coding experience.
• Coding experience in a large, complex health system.

Compensation

Pay: $26.40 to $39.00 per hour. Compensation depends on location, qualifications, and experience. Position may be eligible for a signing bonus for qualified new hires, subject to employment status.

Benefits

• The following benefits are available, subject to employment status:
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, AD&D, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave)
• Discretionary 401k match
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
• Paid sick leave and other leave benefits are provided in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Organization Description

Careers at Tenet At Tenet Healthcare, the heart of what we do centers on caring with compassion, which ultimately creates a bond between our caregivers and patients. Everyone contributes to these moments, whether providing care directly or supporting those who do. As an organization, we provide employees with resources, tools and support to serve our patients and customers in the best way possible. We also take care of one another, helping team members further develop their career pathways and maximize their potential.

Employment Practices

The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify