Lead Coder Inpatient- (10k Sign-On Bonus Available)
About The Position
The Lead Inpatient Coder serves as a key expert in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRG assignment, providing specialized knowledge and guidance to the Inpatient Coding team. This role is responsible for addressing complex coding questions, reviewing, and resolving external audit findings, and contributing to coding improvement initiatives. Additionally, the Lead Inpatient Coder plays a critical role in delivering ongoing education and training to the coding team, helping to minimize coding errors and ensure compliance with industry standards. By identifying opportunities for process enhancements, the Lead Inpatient Coder supports the continuous improvement of coding practices, ensuring accurate and efficient coding across all inpatient cases.
Requirements
- High School Diploma General or GED General
- Minimum 4 years Acute care inpatient coding Required
- Must have demonstrated maintenance of a or higher accuracy in abstracting, code and DRG assignment while meeting productivity requirements in previous roles High
- Ability to work efficiently a remote environment High
- Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team High
- Proficiency and experience with Microsoft, Epic EMR, Solventum Encoder/3M 360 High
- Computer/data entry experience High
Nice To Haves
- Associates Health Information Management-Preferred
- AHIMA - American Health Info Mgt Cert Upon Hire Preferred
- RHIA - Reg Health Information Admin Upon Hire Preferred
- RHIT - Reg Health Information Tech Upon Hire Preferred
- CCS - Cert Coding Spec Upon Hire Preferred
Responsibilities
- Expert Resource for ICD-10-CM/PCS and DRG Assignment
- Reviewing Coder Questions
- Providing Input and Assistance
- Logging Coder Feedback
- Developing Internal Log of Frequent Coding Questions
- Monthly Meetings with Inpatient Coding Supervisors/Manager
- Reporting and Education
- Update Coder Profiles
- Reporting
- Create Excel Worksheets
- Education
- Develop System/Technology/Workflow Optimization
- Internal Reviewer for Rebuttals
- Maintaining the Rebuttal Log
- Reviewing Rebuttals
- Shares Rebuttal Outcomes
- Coding Query Reviewer
- Communication with Inpatient Coding Supervisor/Leader(s)
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
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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
1-10 employees
