Certified Medical Coder Inpatient

UCHealth•Denver, CO

6d•Remote

About The Position

Assigns codes for medical diagnoses and procedures using the appropriate coding classification, including ICD-10 and PCS. This position reviews inpatient accounts beginning the day after admission, assigns appropriate codes, and updates coding as documentation is added throughout the stay. The role collaborates with physicians, CDI, and Quality to ensure accurate and complete coding and capture needed quality measures, and partners with Compliance and department committees to clarify coding issues. The coder maintains and enhances coding knowledge and skills through continuing education and review of pertinent literature. Within the scope of the job, the position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, minimal supervision, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action. The position is 100% remote and based through UCHealth Admin Lowry in Denver, Colorado; eligible out-of-state candidates may be considered. The schedule is full time, 80 hours per two-week pay period, on day shift. Pay is $25.80–$38.70 per hour, depending on relevant experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Coding-related certification from AHIMA or AAPC; include the certification number in the resume or application.
Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

CCS certification.
One year of inpatient coding experience or three years of outpatient coding experience.

Responsibilities

Review inpatient accounts beginning the day after admission and assign appropriate ICD-10 and PCS codes.
Review accounts throughout the stay and update coding as documentation is added.
Collaborate with physicians, CDI, and Quality to ensure accurate and complete coding and capture required quality measures.
Partner with Compliance and department committees to clarify coding issues.
Enhance coding knowledge and skills through continuing education and review of pertinent literature.
Use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus.
Annual merit pay increases based on performance.
Annual market reviews of positions and base pay adjustments as needed.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off, paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absence; new employees receive an initial PTO load with their first paycheck.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care, and a health savings account option for employees enrolled in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs, including up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees for specific educational degrees.
Other eligible education programs may receive up to $10,000 per year prepaid by UCHealth or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.