Hospital Coding Specialist
About The Position
As a Hospital Coding Specialist, you will help the clinical team and billing department ensure the accuracy and integrity of medical records, support optimal reimbursement, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards. The role reviews complex inpatient and outpatient medical documentation and assigns accurate diagnosis and procedure codes. It also involves maintaining productivity and accuracy, composing professional provider queries, identifying documentation trends, and resolving billing inquiries. The position is remote, and the employer provides equipment for working from home, including a laptop, docking station, dual monitors, and accessories.
Requirements
- One of the following: one year of inpatient coding experience and a coding certificate (CCS, RHIT, RHIA, or CIC); a bachelor’s degree in HIM and a coding certificate (CCS, RHIA, or CIC); or an associate’s degree in HIM and a coding certificate.
Responsibilities
- Review complex inpatient and outpatient medical documentation.
- Assign precise diagnosis and procedure codes.
- Maintain high levels of productivity and accuracy.
- Compose professional provider queries.
- Troubleshoot documentation trends to resolve billing inquiries.
- Help ensure the accuracy and integrity of medical records and support compliant reimbursement.
Benefits
- Employer-provided remote-work equipment, including a laptop, docking station, dual monitors, and accessories.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
