Sr Hospital Coder- Remote

About the role

We review and accurately code and abstract the most complex hospital services, in-patient procedures, overnight / multi-night stay services and all other complex medical services. This includes assigning ICD and CPT codes, ensuring accurate reimbursement, collaborating with the Clinical Documentation Improvement team, and resolving issues to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assigns ICD-10 codes within established guidelines and rules.
• Validates medical documentation to support assigned codes.
• Researches patient accounts to address questions and errors.
• Ensures data integrity of coded patient records.
• Collaborates with the CDI nurse to improve documentation and ensure accurate DRG assignment.
• Works collaboratively with team members and other departments to meet departmental goals.
• Verifies correct discharge disposition based on medical documentation.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an AHIMA accredited coding program with certification.
• 3 years coding experience.
• Certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

Qualifications

Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process. Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information. Proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard. Knowledge of ICD-9-CM, ICD-10, and coding principles. Excellent decision making, problem solving, analytical and quality management skills. Proven ability to code complicated inpatient cases.

Skills

• Knowledge of ICD-9-CM, ICD-10, and coding principals.
• Excellent decision making, problem solving, analytical and quality management skills.
• Proven ability to code complicated inpatient cases.

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