Coder, Sr-Inpatient
About The Position
Serves as the senior member of the corporate coding team by providing extensive knowledge for timely and accurate coding and DRG assignment. Performs the function of coding, DRG assignment, collection of predefined indicators, and abstracting medical records. Provides timely and accurate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for reimbursement and specific information for statistical purposes. Serves as a liaison between coders and CDS team on coding and documentation issues. Reviews SMART accounts on a daily basis as assigned. Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
Requirements
- Registered Health Information Technician Required - Or Registered Health Information Administrator Required - Or Certified Professional Coder Required - Or Certified Coding Specialist Required - Or Certified Outpatient Coder Required
- Associate's Degree Health Information Management Required
- 5 Years Coding - Inpatient Required
- Diagnosis-Related Group Analysis Required
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree Health Information Management Preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides timely and accurate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for reimbursement and specific information for statistical purposes.
- Serves as a liaison between coders and CDS team on coding and documentation issues.
- Reviews SMART accounts on a daily basis as assigned.
- Performs the function of coding, DRG assignment, collection of predefined indicators, and abstracting medical records.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
