Coder - Inpatient

Job Title: Coder - Inpatient

SUMMARY:
As an Inpatient Coder, your strong attention to detail is crucial when reviewing and accurately coding medical records.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coding. Code a variety of records within established productivity guidelines with at least 95% accuracy on a consistent basis; group and assign DRGs and appropriate E/M levels with at least 95% accuracy on a consistent basis
• Abstraction. Abstract ER provider assignment into an abstracting system with at least 99% accuracy on a consistent basis; abstract other required information accurately including discharge dispositions, SPARCS data, physician names and procedure dates
• Quality Assurance. Accurately assign the facility charge for emergency room and observation records; identify errors and process accounts for corrections; correct errors identified through various auditing processes; manage problematic workflow edits and other technical issues to ensure timely resolution

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One of the following certifications is required:
  Applicable advance coding certification credential includes: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Coder Hospital Based (CPC-H), Certified Medical Coder (CMC), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Professional Coder Apprentice CPC-A, or a specialty coding certification.
• Candidate with Associate degree from the and accredited American Health Information Management Associates (AHIMA) are required to sit for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) exam within 1 year of hire
• At least 2 years of progressive coding experience in a hospital or multi-specialty physician practice setting Preferred
• Full CPC certification must be obtained within 24 months if employee holds CPC-A from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) at time of hire.
• For HOMECARE: Homecare Diagnosis Coding Specialist (HCS-D) certification required within 16 months of hire.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• None.

EDUCATION:

• AS: Health Information Management (Required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

PAY RANGE: $22.00 - $32.00

Salary : $22 - $32