Inpatient Corporate Coder - Remote based in the US
About The Position
The Corporate Coder (CC) works under the direction of the Health Information Corporate Coding Manager and accurately codes and abstracts clinical information from medical records for assigned Tenet facilities. The role maintains coding data quality, integrity, and productivity within established guidelines; supports coding productivity to maintain DNFC; and contributes to quality chart reviews, training new Corporate Coders, and other projects as assigned. This position is remote and based in the United States. A pre-employment coding proficiency assessment will be administered. Pay is $26.40 to $38.00 per hour, depending on location, qualifications, and experience. The job posting states that management-level positions may be eligible for sign-on and relocation bonuses; it does not specify that this coder role qualifies.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- 1–3 years of inpatient coding experience.
- Skilled and working knowledge of the MS Office suite.
- Strong technical background and electronic medical record experience.
- Completion of at least one AHIMA-certified program is required; achievement of the corresponding professional credential is preferred (e.g., RHIA, RHIT, and/or CCS).
- Successful completion of a pre-employment coding proficiency assessment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a Health Information Management discipline.
- 3 or more years of inpatient coding experience.
- Coding experience in a large, complex health system.
- AHIMA professional credential such as RHIA, RHIT, and/or CCS.
Responsibilities
- Accurately and productively code and abstract patient health documentation for Tenet facilities.
- Review flagged cases in CARDS and RevInt for coding accuracy.
- Assist with coding quality reviews, audits, and second-level reviews as needed.
- Attend Tenet coding education sessions and maintain coding credentials.
- Assist with productive coding to maintain DNFC.
- Assist with training new Corporate Coders and other projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, AD&D, and life insurance.
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave.
- Discretionary 401(k) match.
- 10 paid holidays per year.
- Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.
- Paid sick leave and other leave benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
