Inpatient Coder – Critical Access

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

📋 Description

• The Inpatient Coder is tasked with accurately abstracting data into the appropriate electronic medical record systems of the client.

• Responsible for inputting necessary abstracted patient information into the client's information system.

• Assigns Present on Admission (POA) indicators in line with AHA POA guidelines.

• Engages with physicians for queries when necessary and collaborates with Clinical Documentation staff according to account requirements.

• Maintains a consistent coding accuracy rate of 95% or higher while also adhering to productivity standards.

• Assigns the correct ICD-10-CM/PCS codes to inpatient accounts following the designated workflow.

• Abstracts and inputs coded data for hospital statistical and reporting needs.

• Communicates opportunities for documentation improvement and coding issues to relevant personnel for follow-up and resolution.

⛳️ Requirements

• Candidates must hold an approved AHIMA or AAPC coding credential.

• A minimum of 3 years of inpatient coding experience in a critical access hospital setting is required.

• Proficiency in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding is essential.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Excellent salary.

• Comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) with company match.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Short/long term disability insurance.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.