HIM Coder – IP, Part Time

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey.

📋 Description

• Code inpatient records, accurately capturing all diagnoses, POA indicators, and procedures, while validating key UHDDS elements.

• Abstract relevant information from patient records to accurately represent the patient’s encounter.

• Review CDI concurrent review notes and collaborate with the CDI Team to ensure optimal code capture.

• Ensure maximum reimbursement in accordance with CMS policies and procedures as well as Official Coding Guidelines.

• Implement the AHS physician query process when code assignments are unclear or when documentation is inadequate or ambiguous.

• Complete coding for all discharges and encounters while adhering to the minimum productivity requirement of 10 per day and maintaining a 95% accuracy rating.

• Code assignments will include inpatient acute care, inpatient psychiatric care, inpatient hospice, and newborn cases.

• Continuously monitor the Coding Priority Work Queue throughout the day and resolve cases daily.

• Ensure that no cases remain on any Work Queues for more than 3 days.

• Stay updated on coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.

• Collaborate with the assigned Lead to address coding questions and engage in coder feedback sessions and coding meetings.

• Report identified concerns to leadership.

• Adhere to the Standards of Ethical Coding established by the American Health Information Management Association.

• Perform additional duties as assigned or as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.

• CCS—Certification as a Coding Specialist from AHIMA.

• Familiarity with ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRGs.

• Understanding of anatomy and physiology, disease processes, and pathology.

• 2–5 years of coding experience with ICD-10 and DRGs.

• Experience with EPIC and CAC is advantageous.

• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage (for full-time and part-time team members working 22.5 hours per week or more).

• Life and AD&D Insurance.

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options (with possibilities for supplementation).

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match and additional non-elective contributions.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Sick Leave.

• Tuition Assistance along with Advancement and Academic Advising.

• Parental, Adoption, and Surrogacy Leave.

• Backup and On-Site Childcare services.

• Well-Being Rewards.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Fertility Benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program.

• Flexible Spending and Commuter Accounts.

• Insurance options for Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft, and Legal services.