Inpatient Coder II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +16 more states.

📋 Description

• Assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for services including acute care inpatient, acute rehabilitation, swing bed, and LTACH.

• Code intricate diseases, procedures, and diagnoses in accordance with Official Coding Guidelines, CMS guidelines, PPS guidelines, and organizational compliance standards.

• Allocate MS-DRG and APR-DRG in compliance with regulatory standards.

• Query providers adhering to Official Query Guidelines to enhance documentation and illustrate severity of illness and risk of mortality.

• Resolve intermediate coding edits and claim edits efficiently.

• Collaborate with departments such as clinical documentation integrity, revenue integrity, patient financial services, and quality improvement.

• Complete special coding projects and conduct basic to intermediate analysis utilizing reports.

• Mentor and train fellow coders.

• Engage in webinars, online education, and virtual meetings for professional growth.

• Achieve coding quality and productivity targets.

• Provide educational support to coders.

• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Possess coding education with a solid understanding of medical terminology, pharmacology, anatomy, and query guidelines.

• An Associate's Degree in Health Information Management/Medical Records is required.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in HIM inpatient acute care coding is mandatory.

• One of the following certifications is required: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

• Comprehensive knowledge of pathophysiology, coding and query guidelines, anatomy, pharmacology, and medical and surgical treatments.

• Proficiency in computer skills, including typing, Excel, PowerPoint, electronic medical records, and encoder usage.

• Capability to input and retrieve data, communicate clearly, write effectively, and demonstrate precise hand-eye coordination.

• Ability to read and interpret medical record data as well as encoder instructions.

• Competence in interpreting spreadsheets and reports while providing analysis.

• Skill in identifying gaps in coding knowledge and competency.

• Ability to offer guidance and education, address coding inquiries, and deliver training.

• Capacity to regularly sit and utilize a computer.

🏝️ Benefits

• Concierge services.

• Employee lounge.

• Wellness programs.

• Free covered parking.

• Complimentary on-site and virtual health clinics.

• Compensation and recognition.