Senior Inpatient Coder (Remote - Full Time)

Job Description I. General Summary Under direct supervision, accurately codes hospital inpatient accounts for the purpose of appropriate reimbursement, research, statistics and compliance to federal and state regulations in accordance with established ICD-10-CM/PCS coding classification systems. II. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Serves as a clinical coding subject matter expert, and utilizes critical thinking to analyze and evaluate documentation issues with consultation from the medical and clinical staff, and clinical documentation specialists as needed. Analyzes, codes and abstracts complex inpatient cases such as trauma, rehab, neurology, critical care, etc. utilizing the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS nomenclature to ensure accurate APR-DRG/SOI/ROM and POA assignment. Collaborates with other senior coders (and the other coding staff) with sharing coding information and providing coding advice to colleagues regarding complex cases to be coded. III. Education and Experience High School graduate or equivalent. Formal ICD-10-CM and CPT training Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum of three years ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS coding and abstracting experience with at a Level 1 Trauma and Rehab hospital or 4 years of experience with coding inpatient hospital medical records required. One of the following required: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC). IV. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong analytical and organizational skills; ability to prioritize workloads; meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure; excellent customer service skills; familiar with basic medical terminology; computer experience; typing ability. Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.#J-18808-LjbffrRemote working/work at home options are available for this role.

Created: 2024-11-05