Remote Inpatient Coding Specialist

AdventHealth • Altamonte Springs, FL

75d • Remote

About The Position

The Inpatient Coder is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting clinical documentation in the medical record, applying appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS coding conventions and MS-DRG Medicare Prospective Payment System requirements. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility for maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. The role involves verifying CAC codes, communicating with physicians for accurate documentation, and applying various coding standards to ensure optimal reimbursement and quality indicators.

Requirements

• High school diploma and two years of coding education (medical coding certificate program or 2-year HIM program).
• Three or more years of inpatient hospital coding experience, including specialized coding skills.
• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CIC certification.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets clinical documentation applying ICD-10 codes in accordance with ICD-10-CM rules and conventions.
• Evaluates and considers various DRG options and optimizes them in accordance with UHDDS rules and official coding guidelines.
• Verifies CAC codes and ensures assignment of diagnostic and procedure codes is supported by clinical documentation.
• Effectively communicates with physicians and allied health personnel regarding the need for comprehensive clinical documentation.
• Discusses optimization and documentation issues with physicians to ensure optimal coding and reimbursement.
• Applies ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, MS-DRG codes, Present on Admission codes, and patient status codes.

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• 100% Remote

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees