Coder III; Inpatient Remote

We are looking for a qualified Coder III (Inpatient) to join our Texas Health Family. This position is remote
, offering flexible hours.

• Location:
  
  Remote
• Work hours:
  
  Flexible
• Compensation: $55,000.00 – $
• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

• Provide critical assessment of health record documentation to accurately identify primary and secondary diagnoses and procedures requiring ICD-10-CM/PCS code and MS-DRG assignment for complex inpatient records.
• Abstract and compile clinical data elements such as attending physician, surgeon, consultants, ED physician, birth weight, etc., according to THR guidelines.
• Query the physician and collaborate with Clinical Documentation Specialist and other departments when documentation is ambiguous, inadequate, unclear or incorrect for accurate coding and compliance.
• Demonstrate and maintain adequate productivity and quality metrics as outlined in the job description.
• Stay abreast of coding guidelines as published in Coding Clinic, maintaining coding proficiency.

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent (REQUIRED)
• Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management, Nursing, or other healthcare-related field (preferred)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management, Nursing, or other healthcare-related field (preferred)

• 3 years inpatient coding experience in a large, complex acute healthcare setting (REQUIRED)

• CCS – Certified Coding Specialist Upon Hire (REQUIRED)
• CIC – Certified Inpatient Coder Upon Hire (REQUIRED)
• RHIT – Registered Health Information Technician Upon Hire (REQUIRED)
• RHIA – Registered Health Information Administrator Upon Hire (REQUIRED)

• Analyze and validate documentation to support accurate code assignment for complex inpatient cases using available coding technology appropriately.
• Advanced knowledge and utilization of encoder software and computer-assisted coding functions.
• Apply definition of principal diagnosis to arrive at correct code, MS-DRG and POA assignment.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM/?
  
  PCS diagnosis and procedure coding guidelines.
• Expertise in applying coding convention guidelines across all levels of inpatient coding, from complex to simple.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to initiate clear and concise queries to physicians.
• Advanced Microsoft Office suite skills and encoder software proficiency.
• Demonstrate decision making, problem solving and advanced critical thinking skills by applying coding concepts.
• Act as a resource/mentor to less experienced coders, assessing coding accuracy and providing feedback.

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program and several other benefits.
• Supportive team environment with outstanding growth opportunities.
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Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment.