1 Coding Coordinator - Inpatient (Remote) Job in Newark, DE
Christiana Care Health Systems is Hiring a Remote Coding Coordinator - Inpatient (Remote)
Do you want to work at one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation? We are guided by our values of Love and Excellence and are passionate about delivering health, not just health care. Comejoin us at ChristianaCare!
ChristianaCare, with Hospitals in Wilmington and Newark, DE, as well as Elkton, MD, is one of the largest health care providers in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Named one of "America's Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report, we have an excess of 1,100 beds between our hospitals and are committed to providing the best patient care in the region. We are proud to that Christiana Hospital, Wilmington Hospital, our Ambulatory Services, and HomeHealth have all received ANCC Magnet Recognition.
Primary Function:
ChristianaCare is currently seeking a full-time Inpatient Coding Coordinator who will beresponsiblefor the timely and accurate coding for reimbursement and data collection purposes. Coordinates daily responsibilities of coding and support staff.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Timely prebill review and audit patient medical records (inpatient primarily) and correctly capture of final DRG for each review.
Analyze clinical data of inpatients, current treatment, past medical history and identifies potential gaps in physician documentation.
Analyze and report trends for improvement opportunities in coding and documentation.
Verify coding and abstracting accuracy by performing quantities and qualitative reviews.
Communicate with physicians or other providers to validate diagnoses, clinical indicators and appropriately prompts for documentationutilization AHIMA/ACDIS best practice query principles, if necessary, either verbally or written.
Follow industry best practice coding standards in accordance with CMS, AHIMA, AHA, AAPC, and AMA guidelines.
Create educational material and educate physicians, coders, and other key healthcare providers regarding clinical documentation improvement and the need for accurate and complete documentation in the health record.
Train and audit entry level coders or coders who are being trained in a new discipline.
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- RHIA, RHIT or CCS certification or equivalent certification/degree.
- College credits in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
- Three years coding experience in a Health Information Management Department or equivalent.
- Experience with implementing and maintaining computer systems.
Christianacare Offers:
Full Medical,Dental,Vision,LifeInsurance, etc.
403(b) with company match.
Generouspaidtimeoff.
Incredible Work/Lifebenefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellnessreimbursement, and greatdiscounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Job Summary
Full Time
$61k-79k (estimate)
08/30/2023
05/26/2024
mcdgentrade.com
New Castle, DE
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