Coder Specialist, Inpatient

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +32 more states.

📋 Description

• Assist with inpatient academic coding tasks.

• Evaluate intricate inpatient documentation with a high level of skill and proficiency.

• Assign diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS.

• Ensure accurate code selection in accordance with Official Coding Guidelines and federal and insurance regulations.

• Utilize an EMR and/or Computer Assisted Coding software for coding purposes.

• Comply with organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

• Code high-value and extended-length-of-stay cases for all patient categories.

• Investigate coding topics and adhere to query guidelines and coding standards.

• Seek clarification on inaccurate documentation when necessary.

• Act as a subject matter expert for coding leaders and colleagues.

• Suggest modifications to policies and procedures to ensure alignment with government regulations.

• Participate in continuing education through webinars, CPT Assistant guidelines, and coding clinics.

• Follow AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding and official coding guidelines.

• Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Improvement and Quality teams to reconcile Medicare cases and working DRGs.

• Engage with clinicians regarding disease processes to guarantee accurate coding.

• Participate in payer audits and meetings, serving as a coding resource.

• Attend clinical team meetings focused on updates for complex-specialty codes.

• Maintain confidentiality of patient records and report any perceived non-compliance.

• Consistently meet or exceed departmental quality (95%+) and productivity (100%) standards.

• Support discharged not final billed (DNFB) productivity expectations.

• Carry out other assigned responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Coding Certification from AAPC or AHIMA.

• Associate's Degree in Health Information Management or a related discipline.

• Usually requires 7 years of experience in inpatient coding within an acute care tertiary facility.

• Background in revenue cycle processes, Clinical Documentation Improvement, research, and health information workflows.

• Advanced proficiency in ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines.

• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, email, and electronic coding systems or applications.

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal abilities.

• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and reading comprehension skills.

• Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and decision-making.

• Capability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Initiative to work collaboratively with others.

• Must be able to sit for extended periods and maintain continuous focus.

• May need to travel to other sites as required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs.

• Competitive compensation packages.

• Generous retirement offerings.

• Career development opportunities.

• Premium pay options, including shift and on-call pay.

• Incentive pay available for select positions.

• Potential for annual performance-based salary increases.

• Paid Time Off programs.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.

• Adoption assistance programs.

• Paid parental leave.

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer matching.

• Financial wellness initiatives.

• Educational Assistance Program.