Inpatient Coder 3- (10K Sign-On Bonus Available)
About The Position
At Wellstar, the mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person served. The company prides itself on being a shining example of what's possible when professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in healthcare. The Inpatient Coder 3 position reports directly to the Supervisor of Coding. This role involves reviewing documentation in inpatient and/or IVR (interventional radiology) medical records, and accurately and completely assigning appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnostic and ICD-10-PCS/CPT-4 HCPCS procedural codes to the greatest specificity, assigning the most accurate DRG/APC when appropriate. The position also requires abstracting demographic and coding information accurately and completely. Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems, with over 24,000 team members providing personalized care. The company's vision is to deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time, and its values include serving with compassion, pursuing excellence, and honoring every voice. Wellstar is recognized nationally for high-quality care and an inclusive culture, and has been featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, fostering a culture of excellence and a Great Place to Work.
Requirements
- High School Diploma Other or GED Other or Other / Certificate Anatomy
- Minimum 3 years of acute care inpatient and/or IVR coding experience
- Demonstrated maintenance of a or higher accuracy in abstracting, code and DRG assignment while meeting productivity requirements in previous roles
- Ability to work in a remote environment
- Computer/data entry experience
- Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team
- Ability to use Microsoft (Excel, Word)
Nice To Haves
- Cert Coding Spec-Preferred
- Cert Prof Coder-Preferred
- Cert Prof Coder - Hospital OP-Preferred
- Reg Health Information Admin-Preferred
- Reg Health Information Tech-Preferred
Responsibilities
- Codes and abstracts medical records with a minimum of accuracy
- Accurately and completely assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnostic and ICD-10-PCS/CPT-4 HCPCS procedural codes to the greatest specificity, assigning the most accurate DRG/APC, when appropriate and in accordance with Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and Facility Coding Guidelines, as applicable
- Accurately and completely abstracts all required patient demographic data into the EMR
- Accurately assigns correct DRG/APC
- Meets productivity standards
- Queries providers, if needed to further clarify code
- Manages additional coding responsibilities, contributing to the CFB (candidate for bill) goals
- Resolves coding edits and reminders, correcting abstracting and coding issues in a timely manner (1-2 business days)
- Completes and routes problem accounts, ready to code, high dollar and other accounts daily to ensure cases are coded as close to goal date as possible
- Completes assigned work by goal date
- Assists with coding unassigned or backlogged accounts
- Serves as a mentor to new coders
- Assist with cleaning up or escalating missing documentation or other work queues
- If proficient, assists with observation, same day surgery, outpatient and emergency coding when needed or assigned
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct
Benefits
- 10K Sign-On Bonus Available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
