Senior Inpatient Coding Specialist
About The Position
Responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting clinical documentation in medical records to apply appropriate coding conventions and system requirements. This position ensures coding accuracy and compliance with established guidelines. This role involves mentoring other coders and assisting management in maintaining coding excellence. In addition, this position requires coding quality review before billing due to demonstrated experience and expertise. Additionally, this role actively participates in delivering outstanding customer service and maintaining respectful relationships.
Requirements
- High School Grad or Equivalent [Required]
- Five plus of inpatient hospital coding experience, including cases requiring specialized coding skills, such as cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, trauma surgery, neonatology, pediatrics, plastic and reconstruction surgery, bariatric surgery, cardiology, and other services and procedures provided in a tertiary care facility. [Required]
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) [Required] OR
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) [Required] OR
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) [Required] OR
- Infection Control Certification (CIC) [Required]
Responsibilities
- Reviews, analyzes, and interprets clinical documentation applying applicable codes in accordance with prescribed rules, coding policy, payer specifications, and official guidelines.
- Evaluates and optimizes various diagnostic options in accordance with standard rules, official coding guidelines, regulatory agencies, and approved policies.
- Verifies assigned codes and ensures diagnostic and procedure codes are supported by the physicians clinical documentation.
- Communicates effectively with physicians and allied health personnel to ensure comprehensive, accurate, and timely clinical documentation.
Benefits
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
