Inpatient Medical Coder

Overview

Employer Industry: Healthcare Services

• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
• Work remotely with a flexible schedule
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Maintain productivity and quality standards in a reputable health system
• Engage in coding for diverse service lines including cancer, transplant, obstetrics, rehabilitation, and cardiology

• Code medical records and documents for inpatient and outpatient services accurately
• Select and sequence appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes using Computer Assisted Coding/Encoder Software
• Abstract information for admission source, type, disposition, and physician details
• Address all edits during the coding and abstracting process for accurate MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignment
• Submit a weekly volume log and maintain an approved work schedule

• Minimum completion of a CAHIIM approved coding certificate program or equivalent education & experience
• Demonstrated coding proficiency through completion of coding tests
• Associates Degree in Health Information Management and a minimum of 1 year of inpatient coding experience
• Credentialed as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Minimum of 3 years acute care academic medical center inpatient coding experience preferred

• Familiarity with computer-assisted coding and/or automated encoder
• Ability to code at least 3 of the 5 inpatient service locations:
  University Hospital, University Hospital East, James Cancer Hospital, Ross Heart Hospital, and Dodd Rehabilitation Hospital

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