Inpatient Corporate Coder - Remote based in the US
About The Position
The Inpatient Corporate Coder (CC) works under the direction of the Health Information Corporate Coding Manager and is responsible for accurately coding and abstracting clinical information from medical records. The CC maintains coding data quality and integrity standards and meets productivity expectations within established guidelines. The role includes coding for assigned Tenet facilities, supporting productive coding to maintain DNFC, assisting with quality chart reviews, helping train new Corporate Coders, and contributing to other projects as needed. The position is remote and based in the United States. A pre-employment coding proficiency assessment will be administered.
Requirements
- Associate degree or higher in a Health Information Management discipline.
- At least 1 year of inpatient coding experience; the stated required range is 1–3 years.
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
- Strong technical background and electronic medical record experience.
- A pre-employment coding proficiency assessment is required.
Nice To Haves
- Successful completion of an AHIMA-certified program and achievement of a related professional credential, such as RHIA, RHIT, or CCS.
- 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.
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 quality chart reviews and training new Corporate Coders, and participate in other projects as indicated.
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.
- Management-level positions may be eligible for sign-on and relocation bonuses; this role is not identified as management-level.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
