Hospital Coding Specialist
About The Position
The Hospital Coding Specialist supports the clinical team and billing department by ensuring the accuracy and integrity of medical records to help maximize appropriate reimbursement while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. The role reviews complex inpatient and outpatient medical documentation and assigns diagnosis and procedure codes. It also involves maintaining productivity and accuracy, composing professional provider queries, and investigating documentation trends to resolve billing inquiries. This is a remote position; the employer provides a laptop, docking station, dual monitors, and accessories for working from home.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of inpatient coding experience.
- A coding certificate: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), OR a bachelor's degree in Health Information Management (HIM) and a coding certificate (CCS, RHIA, or CIC), OR an associate's degree in HIM and a coding certificate.
- Strong technical proficiency in CPT and ICD coding.
- Deep understanding of regulatory compliance guidelines.
- Ability to analyze medical documentation and identify and resolve complex coding discrepancies.
Responsibilities
- Review complex inpatient and outpatient medical documentation.
- Assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes.
- Maintain high productivity and accuracy.
- Compose professional provider queries.
- Troubleshoot documentation trends and resolve billing inquiries.
- Help ensure medical-record accuracy and integrity, appropriate reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
