Inpatient Coder

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Full Time / Part Time

Non-Exempt

The Inpatient Coder is responsible for accurately abstracting data into appropriate client electronic medical record systems, following the Official ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Guidelines for Coding, UHDDS guidelines, and CMS directives. Performs data entry of required abstracted patient information into the client’s information system. Assigns Present on Admission (POA) indicators according to AHA POA guidelines. Queries physicians when appropriate and interacts with Clinical Documentation staff as per account requirements.

Maintains consistent coding accuracy rate of 95% or better while also meeting productivity standards.

• Assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS codes to inpatient accounts as per designated workflow
• Abstracts and enters coded data for hospital statistical and reporting requirements
• Assigns present on admission indicators and discharge dispositions
• Queries physicians to clarify conflicting, imprecise, incomplete, ambiguous, and/or inconsistent clinical information when appropriate
• Communicates documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues to appropriate personnel for follow up and resolution
• Communicates with Clinical Documentation Improvement and/or Revenue Cycle teams for follow up and reconciliation of accounts
• Maintains required productivity and quality requirements

We offer an excellent salary, full benefits package including 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, vision, life, short/long term disability insurance, and PTO policy.

• This role requires prolonged periods of desk working on a computer
• Talking, hearing, and near vision are required to perform computer-based tasks and virtual communications
• Sensory perception (visual, auditory, and tactile) is essential for computer and phone use

This is a remote role; work is performed in a home office environment.

• Candidate must possess an approved AHIMA coding credential
• 3+ years of Inpatient coding in a level 1 trauma setting required
• Epic/3M or Dolby/Trucode experience required
• Must be proficient in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding

• Integrity, passion, and ethics are required
• Has strong analytic and problem-solving abilities and techniques
• Exhibit consistent initiative with strong drive for results and success
• Demonstrate commitment to a team environment
• Well-developed written,…