Coding Specialist Inpatient Mid-Level

Adventist Health • Maitland, FL

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About The Position

The Inpatient Coder is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting clinical documentation in the medical record, applying appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS coding conventions and MS-DRG Medicare Prospective Payment System requirements. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility for maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. The role is based at AdventHealth Orlando, a major tertiary facility serving the Southeast, the Caribbean, and South America, providing service excellence to more than 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients each year.

Requirements

• High School Grad or Equiv Required
• 3+ Work Experience Required
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Required or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - Cert Required or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Required or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Required

Responsibilities

• Queries physicians for clarification of discrepancies, additional diagnoses, complications, or co-morbid conditions as needed.
• Applies ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, MS-DRG codes, Present on Admission codes, and patient status codes, understanding their impact on mortality rates, clinical quality, reimbursement, internal scorecards, and key performance indicators.
• Utilizes a thorough understanding of the Official Coding Guidelines, Coding Clinic guidance, medical necessity, and coverage determinations.
• Uses critical thinking and sound judgment in decision-making, balancing reimbursement considerations with regulatory compliance.

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees