Inpatient Coding Specialist II

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

📋 Description

• Evaluate medical record documentation and assign precise ICD-10-CM/PCS diagnosis and procedure codes

• Allocate MS-DRGs or APR-DRGs, POA indicators, discharge disposition, and sources of admission

• Extract necessary data in accordance with facility specifications

• Oversee Discharged Not Billed accounts and facilitate timely, compliant inpatient account processing

• Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Specialists and medical personnel to ensure thorough documentation

• Uphold coding accuracy along with established quality and productivity benchmarks

• Review CMS requirements, CCI edits, HACs, PSIs, NCDs, LCDs, and relevant modifiers

• Utilize Epic, 3M Coding and Reimbursement System, 3M CDIS, 3M Audit Expert, MS Office, and abstracting systems

• Adhere to Stanford Health Care policies, coding guidelines, AHIMA standards, AHA Coding Clinic guidance, and applicable regulations

• Participate in mandatory meetings, educational sessions, and annual training programs

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience

• Successful completion of the Coder Proficiency Exam (pre-hire)

• RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification

• Proficiency in applying ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 coding conventions

• Capability to extract information from medical records and assign accurate MS-DRG and APR-DRG codes

• Familiarity with MS-DRGs, APR-DRGs, CCI, CMS compliance issues, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and diseases

• Understanding of health information systems and software utilized in the functional area

• Ability to adhere to AHIMA’s Code of Ethics and Standards and apply UHDDS standards

• Competence to work independently, prioritize tasks, multitask, meet deadlines, solve problems, and adapt to changing circumstances

• Strong written and verbal communication, critical thinking, judgment, and decision-making abilities

🏝️ Benefits

• Base pay scale of $66.10–$74.44 per hour

• Required annual learning programs and educational sessions

• Equal opportunity employment and consideration for qualified applicants with criminal convictions after individualized assessment