Remote - Inpatient Coder II

Mosaic Life Care•Saint Joseph, MO

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Inpatient Coder II assigns ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for acute care inpatient, acute rehabilitation, swing bed, and LTACH services. The role reviews medical-record documentation, applies coding guidelines and knowledge of clinical disease processes and treatments, queries providers, resolves intermediate coding edits, and evaluates documentation. The position also supports coding quality and productivity and provides education, mentoring, and training to coders. Remote employment is limited to candidates residing in Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Ohio, Texas, Utah, or Virginia.

Requirements

Coding education and knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, anatomy, and query guidelines.
Associate's degree in Health Information Management or Medical Records, required.
Three years of experience in HIM inpatient acute care coding.
One of the following certifications is required: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).
Detailed knowledge of pathophysiology, coding and query guidelines, anatomy, pharmacology, and medical and surgical treatments.
Computer skills including typing, Excel, PowerPoint, electronic medical records, and encoder software.
Ability to input and retrieve data; speak clearly; use precise hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills; and write well.
Ability to work with interruptions, foster teamwork, promote service and quality, and solve problems independently or with groups and teams.
Ability to read and interpret medical-record data, analyze encoder instructions, understand physician documentation, and concentrate for extended periods.
Ability to interpret spreadsheets and reports, analyze information, identify coding knowledge gaps and competency status, and provide coding guidance, education, and training.
Ability to regularly sit and use a computer.
Ability to visualize and interpret patient records and hear and speak with others in verbal discussions and education.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or Medical Records.

Responsibilities

Code complex diseases, procedures, and diagnoses using ICD-10-CM/PCS in accordance with official coding, CMS, PPS, and organizational compliance guidelines.
Participate in professional development through webinars, online education, and online meetings.
Assign MS-DRG and APR-DRG in accordance with regulatory guidelines for inpatient services, including LTACH.
Query providers under official query guidelines to improve documentation and demonstrate severity of illness and risk of mortality.
Collaborate with clinical documentation integrity specialists, revenue integrity, patient financial services, quality improvement, and other departments to ensure documentation and coding accuracy.
Resolve intermediate coding and claim edits to ensure data accuracy for HIDI and other regulatory agencies.
Complete special coding projects and basic-to-intermediate analysis using reports.
Mentor and train coders.
Meet coding quality and productivity goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.