Coding Coordinator IV - (Remote)

ChristianaCare•Newark, DE

8d•$33 - $53•Remote

About The Position

ChristianaCare is seeking a full-time Inpatient Coding Coordinator IV to ensure timely and accurate coding for reimbursement and data collection. The coordinator organizes the daily responsibilities of coding and support staff, with a focus primarily on inpatient records. The role includes reviewing medical records and final DRGs, identifying documentation gaps, monitoring coding and documentation trends, validating coding accuracy, and supporting education and training for physicians, coders, and other healthcare providers.

Requirements

RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification, or equivalent certification or degree.
College credits in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
Three years of coding experience in a Health Information Management Department or equivalent.
Experience implementing and maintaining computer systems.

Responsibilities

Conduct timely prebill reviews and audits of patient medical records, primarily inpatient records, and accurately capture the final DRG for each review.
Analyze inpatient clinical data, current treatment, and past medical history to identify potential physician documentation gaps.
Analyze and report trends that indicate opportunities to improve coding and documentation.
Verify coding and abstracting accuracy through quantitative and qualitative reviews.
Communicate with physicians and other providers to validate diagnoses and clinical indicators, and prompt for documentation using AHIMA/ACDIS best-practice query principles when necessary.
Follow coding best practices and applicable CMS, AHIMA, AHA, AAPC, and AMA guidelines.
Create educational materials and educate physicians, coders, and other key healthcare providers about clinical documentation improvement and the importance of complete and accurate health records.
Train and audit entry-level coders and coders learning a new discipline.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
403(b) retirement plan with company match.
Generous paid time off.
Annual care.com membership.
Access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work.
Retirement planning services.
Financial coaching.
Fitness and wellness reimbursement.
Discounts through vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, and movie tickets.
Employee assistance program.