Coding Specialist - Inpatient (Facility) - Remote

The Inpatient Coding Specialist III will support the importance of accurate, complete and consistent coding practices for the production of quality healthcare data. The person in this role should be proficient in coding the most complex types of coding cases applying the correct ICD-9/ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, the newly developed and mandated ICD-10-PCS codes to inpatient procedure cases and strive for optimal reimbursement. The Coding Specialist III will have the ability to float to different coding areas as needed.

Responsibilities

Support the importance of accurate, complete and consistent coding practices for the production of quality healthcare data; Code the most complex types of coding cases applying the correct ICD-9/ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and ICD-10-PCS codes to inpatient procedure cases; Strive for optimal reimbursement; Float to different coding areas as needed

Requirements

Requires experience coding through an encoder; Proficient with Windows based applications; One of the following: CCS-Certified Coding Specialist, RHIT-Registered Health Information Technician, RHIA-Registered Health Information Administrator; Requires knowledge of ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT classification systems as well as the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting; Requires excellent verbal and written skills; Requires ability to adapt and participate in frequent changes of policies and procedures; Requires ability to maintain accuracy, work independently and resolve problems effectively; High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) required

Nice to have

Inpatient Coding (facility) in an Acute Care Hospital preferred; 2+ years medical record coding experience and knowledge of DRG assignment and reimbursement regulations as acquired in an acute care environment preferred; Coding for pediatric cases preferred