29546 HIM Inpatient Coder- Hospital

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 59,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced inpatient coder to perform detailed hospital coding on inpatient accounts, including Medicare and non-Medicare cases across surgical, medical, cardiac, moms/babies and trauma categories.

The role requires maintaining ICD-10/PCS knowledge, adherence to official coding guidelines, and timely documentation requests to ensure proper billing. Expect high accuracy, adherence to productivity standards, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• RHIA, RHIT or CCS credential required.
• 5+ years of inpatient facility coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality hospital coding on inpatient accounts including Medicare/Non Medicare, Surgical, Medical, Cardiac, moms/babies, and trauma cases.
• Ensure documentation supports correct ICD-10/PCS codes and asks for missing details per facility guidelines.
• Maintain productivity and accuracy targets, and follow facility policies.

Skills

Inpatient facility coding

Education

Associates Degree

RHIA/RHIT/CCS credential

Job description

Job Family:General CodingTravel Required:NoneClearance Required:NoneWhat You Will Do:Demonstrates the ability to perform quality hospital coding on Inpatient accounts including Medicare/Non Medicare, Surgical, Medical, Cardiac, moms/babies, and trauma casesMaintains a working knowledge of ICD-10 PCS, governmental regulations, official coding guidelines, and third-party requirements regarding documentation and billingAssures that all services documented in the patient’s chart are coded with appropriate ICD-10/PCS codesWhen services/diagnoses are not documented appropriately, seeks to attain proper documentation in a timely manner according to facility standardsAchieves and maintains 96% accuracy in coding while maintaining a high level of productivityAbility to maintain average productivity standards as follows: 1 IP charts per hour final coded (these productivity standards are Guidehouse general expectations and are subject to change based upon Guidehouse client agreements and/or other factors as determined by management. Notification of expected productivity will be conveyed by Management prior to assignment of a client project)Responsible for following facility specific policies and proceduresWorks pending queues dailyFollows facility query policy and CDI reconciliation processCharts that require re-bills are corrected and communicated to the facility daily for the re-bill process. See re-bill policy in facility guidelinesCoder downtime must be reported immediately to the administrative staff to ensure turnaround is metProvides accurate answers to physician’s/hospitals coding and/or billing questions within eight hours of requestWhat You Will Need:High School Diploma or equivalentMust be hold one of the following credentials: RHIA, RHIT, CCS5+ years of Inpatient Facility coding experienceWhat Would Be Nice To Have:Rehab Inpatient Facility coding experience with admissions (IRF/PAI) & discharges is a plusKnowledge of Anatomy, Physiology and Medical TerminologyAssociates Degree#LI-DNIThe annual salary range for this position is $59,000.00-$98,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.What We Offer:Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. 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