Coder IV – IP DRG

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +12 more states.

📋 Description

• Evaluates medical record documentation to extract and assign diagnoses, procedures, and modifiers for statistical classification and reimbursement objectives.

• Offers insights on documentation and coding challenges.

• Employs software applications and coding resources to execute coding-related activities.

• Maintains knowledge of and ensures adherence to all relevant Official Coding Guidelines.

• Submits a thoroughly completed and precise production log on a weekly basis in a timely fashion.

• Engages in coder and provider training, including initiatives for documentation enhancement for providers.

• Collaborates with providers, nursing staff, and departments as assigned.

• Aids in the training and quality assurance processes for all coding levels.

• Completes any necessary coding training or other designated coding education.

⛳️ Requirements

• Post High School Diploma or GED is required.

• Five years of medical coding experience with multi-specialty exposure or specialty certification is required.

• Two years of experience in an academic environment is required.

• Proficiency in all major specialties is required.

• Strong procedural coding skills are required.

• Experience in reviewing DRG assignment is required.

• Familiarity with encoder and data abstraction software is essential.

• In-depth understanding of billing and reimbursement is necessary.

• Must achieve a coding proficiency pre-hire test score of 85% accuracy or higher.

• Competent computer keyboarding skills are necessary.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required.

• Experience with Epic is advantageous.

• Experience with encoders is beneficial.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off beginning at 28 days annually, covering vacation, personal/sick leave, and 7 holidays.

• 100% paid parental leave for up to 6 weeks.

• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions of up to 9.5%.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans alongside employer-paid disability and life insurance.

• Extensive well-being programs including an on-site employee fitness center at the Denver Health main campus and the nationally recognized RESTORE Center.

• Complimentary RTD EcoPass for public transportation.

• Childcare discount programs and exclusive offers on major brands, travel, and more.

• Tuition reimbursement and assistance available.

• Opportunities for education, coaching, and professional development through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that promote internal career growth and advancement pathways.

• Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance structure.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer, along with free student loan coaching and assistance in navigating the PSLF program.

• Employer eligible for National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC).