What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inpatient Coding Denials Specialist position at HHS Talent Solutions, LLC?
Location: HealthTrust Workforce Solutions External - CCST Pay Rate: Hourly - Hourly Plan, 43.00 USD Hourly Job Description Responsibilities Company Overview HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975, HHS now supports nearly 1,000 customers across various sectors including healthcare and hospitality. Summary We are seeking a Inpatient Coding Denials Specialist to join our dynamic team at HHS in the United States. This role is vital in ensuring accurate medical coding and billing processes that align with our commitment to quality service. The Coding Specialist will play a key role in supporting our healthcare clients by maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency. Responsibilities Review inpatient documentation to support accurate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding and DRG assignment. Write and submit clear, evidence-based appeal letters using medical records, coding guidelines, and payer policies. Investigate payer denials by reviewing remittance advice, denial letters, and regulatory guidance. Escalate problem accounts and report denial trends for process improvements. Meet or exceed productivity and accuracy standards. Stay current on coding guidelines, regulatory updates, and company policies. Occasionally perform Coding Integrity Specialist or Coding Account Resolution Specialist duties as needed. Required Qualifications Certifications: CCS, RHIT, or RHIA Minimum 3 years of acute care inpatient hospital coding (5 years preferred). Experience with DRG assignment and inpatient coding guidelines. Prior DRG appeal or payer denial resolution experience strongly preferred. Expert-level understanding of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, MS-DRGs, APR-DRGs. Strong knowledge of inpatient coding guidelines and payer regulations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills (appeal letter writing required). Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EMR/coding systems Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or Health Information Technology preferred. - Billing Identifier: CC 3271 Hourly HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries. What We Do: We provide industry-leading support services for aviation, government, healthcare, education, senior living, and resorts across the U.S. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!
