Inpatient Coder

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

📋 Description

• Precisely extract and input data into the relevant client electronic medical record systems.

• Adhere to the Official ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Guidelines for Coding, UHDDS standards, and CMS directives.

• Conduct data entry for necessary abstracted patient information into the client’s information system.

• Assign Present on Admission (POA) indicators in accordance with AHA POA guidelines.

• Allocate appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS codes to inpatient accounts as per the established workflow.

• Abstract and input coded data to fulfill hospital statistical and reporting requirements.

• Determine discharge dispositions.

• Engage with physicians to clarify any conflicting, vague, incomplete, ambiguous, and/or inconsistent clinical information when necessary.

• Relay documentation improvement opportunities and coding concerns to the designated personnel for follow-up and resolution.

• Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Improvement and/or Revenue Cycle teams for account follow-up and reconciliation.

• Maintain the necessary productivity and quality standards, achieving a coding accuracy rate of 95% or higher while fulfilling productivity benchmarks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must hold a CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) credential from AHIMA.

• A minimum of 2 years of inpatient coding experience in an acute care environment.

• At least 3 years of coding experience within the United States.

• Proficient in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding standards.

• Experience with Cerner and Solventum is highly preferred.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Visa sponsorship is not available.

• Must adhere to the requirements for maintaining coding credentials.

• Integrity, enthusiasm, and ethical conduct are essential.

• Strong collaboration skills are required.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated initiative with a strong focus on achieving results and success.

• Commitment to teamwork is crucial.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

• Well-developed communication abilities, both written and verbal, including active listening and meticulous attention to detail.

• Self-motivated and able to direct oneself effectively.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Commitment to upholding the company's Core Values.

🏝️ Benefits

• $1500 sign-on bonus.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Short-term disability insurance.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.

• Fully remote work opportunity from a home office environment.