Hospital Inpatient Coder II-Hybrid

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a hybrid position and must be located within 100 miles of any of the Mayo Clinic campuses for on-site expectations based on business needs. The HB IP Coder reviews, interprets, and translates provider medical diagnostic and procedural documentation into appropriate codes following hospital inpatient claims and reporting requirements. The HB Inpatient Coder initiates provider queries as needed to support accurate and comprehensive code assignment.

Requirements

• Associate degree required
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant hospital inpatient coding experience
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or coding credential of a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) required
• Knowledge of hospital inpatient coding principles including Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) assignment logic, conditions affecting hospital quality measures such as Hospital Acquired Conditions, Present on Admission, and HCCs.
• Ability to work concurrently in a fast-paced environment with identified productivity requirements and with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.
• Requires strong accuracy, attentiveness to detail and time management skills for translating complex medical documentation into diagnostic classification system codes.
• In-depth knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, patient health record content and the medical record coding process.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Certification Preferred

Responsibilities

• Reviews, interprets, and translates provider medical diagnostic and procedural documentation into appropriate codes following hospital inpatient claims and reporting requirements.
• Initiates provider queries as needed to support accurate and comprehensive code assignment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree