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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.

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

We offer an excellent salary and 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.

e4health is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category.

Applicants for U.S. based positions with e4health must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Candidate must possess a valid CCS credential (AHIMA)
• 3+ years of Inpatient coding in large Academic/Trauma 1 setting required (600+ bed facilities)
• Must be proficient in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding
• Experience with Epic & Solventum preferred

Coders must have an understanding of Elixhauser codes (’d in the encoder) to ensure auto sequencing is occurring correctly and to code any and all Elixhauser comorbidities. Coders need an awareness of Vizient data and impact to the organization if the case is a mortality and/or POA status is incorrect.

• 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, verbal, and presentation communication skills including deep listening and attention to detail
• Ability to self‑motivate and self‑direct
• Possess strong time management and organizational skills
• Commitment and adherence to company Core Values

• High level of integrity & ethical judgement