Lead Inpatient Coder

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

📋 Description

• Support management with daily coding tasks, departmental priorities, and initiatives.

• Mentor new team members and assist with remote onboarding training.

• Recommend improvements to workflows.

• Address billing edits and test updates for the EHR.

• Collaborate with Coding personnel, CDI, and Quality Reviewers to ensure accurate coding and timely completions.

• Act as a resource for coding inquiries, education, quality and productivity standards, and workflows.

• Work with ancillary departments to address coding and operational challenges.

• Conduct ICD-10-CM/CPT coding and data abstraction.

• Serve as the primary contact and resource for coding staff regarding coding inquiries and workflow support.

• Handle coding-related questions and issues from CDI, Business Services, and other departments within the hospital.

• Ensure coding completion aligns with departmental KPIs and objectives.

• Escalate coding issues to the supervisor for resolution and guideline formation.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in coding inpatient medical records.

• Perform ICD-10-CM/CPT coding and data abstraction while meeting established accuracy and productivity standards.

• Familiarity with problem-solving methodologies, tools, and techniques.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to conduct root-cause analysis.

• Proficient in both written and verbal communication.

• Knowledge of medical information coding.

• Understanding of healthcare diagnosis and procedure coding.

• Awareness of industry standards and regulatory considerations.

• Knowledge of health information concepts and terminology, including anatomy, physiology, medical fields, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, legal/data standards, statistics, and quality management.

• Must possess one of the following certifications: RHIA, RHIT, CPC, or CCS.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, Nursing, Business Administration, Health Administration, or a related field is preferred.

• Capability to lift and carry 25 lbs.

• Frequent sitting/standing and keyboard usage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.

• Access to educational programs and/or social activities.

• Flexible remote work options.

• Monday-Friday work schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.