Coding Coordinator IV

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Accountable for the prompt and precise coding necessary for reimbursement and data gathering.

• Oversees the daily activities of coding and support personnel.

• Conducts timely prebill reviews and audits of patient medical records (primarily inpatient) and accurately captures the final DRG for each evaluation.

• Evaluates clinical data of inpatients, current treatments, and medical history to identify potential deficiencies in physician documentation.

• Analyzes and reports trends to uncover opportunities for enhancement in coding and documentation practices.

• Ensures accuracy in coding and abstracting by performing both quantitative and qualitative assessments.

• Interacts with physicians or other providers to confirm diagnoses, clinical indicators, and appropriately prompts for documentation in alignment with AHIMA/ACDIS best practice query principles, as needed, either verbally or in writing.

• Adheres to industry best practice coding standards in compliance with CMS, AHIMA, AHA, AAPC, and AMA guidelines.

• Develops educational materials and provides training to physicians, coders, and other key healthcare professionals on clinical documentation improvement and the importance of accurate and complete documentation in health records.

• Trains and audits entry-level coders or those being introduced to a new discipline.

⛳️ Requirements

• RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification, or equivalent certification/degree.

• College credits in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.

• A minimum of three years of coding experience in a Health Information Management Department or equivalent.

• Experience in implementing and maintaining computer systems.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.

• 403(b) plan with company matching contributions.

• Generous paid time off.

• Outstanding Work/Life benefits, including an annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents via Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and significant discounts through various vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, and much more!