Coder Inpatient

UCHealth University of Colorado Health; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHealth University of Colorado Health is seeking a Coder Inpatient for a 100% remote role. The position requires inpatient coding credentials and collaboration with clinicians to ensure accurate ICD-10/PCS coding. Eligible out-of-state candidates may apply.

Responsibilities include reviewing admissions, coding throughout the stay, and staying current with documentation and quality measures. This role offers a strong benefits package and a focus on continuing education, in a fast-paced inpatient

Qualifications

• Credentials include CCS, CPC, RHIT, CHOC and related coding certifications.
• Requires a high school diploma or GED with coding credentials.
• Experience with inpatient coding and/or outpatient coding is expected.

Responsibilities

• Reviews accounts day after admission and assigns ICD-10 and PCS codes.
• Updates coding throughout stay as documentation is added.
• Collaborates with physicians, CDI and Quality to ensure accurate coding.
• Clarifies coding issues with Compliance and department committees.
• Pursues continuing education to enhance coding knowledge.

Skills

ICD-10 coding

PCS coding

Critical thinking

Education

Certified Coding Specialist

Certified Professional Coder

Real Health Information Technician

Certified Hospital Outpatient Coder

Registered Health Information Administrator

Certified Professional Coder Apprentice

Certified Medical Coder

Certified Coding Associate

High School diploma or GED

Tools

ICD-10 PCS tools

Job description

Description

• Coder Inpatient
• Location: UCHealth Admin Lowry, US:CO: Denver
• Department: UCHlth Inpatient Coding
• FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
• Shift: Days
• Pay: $25.80 - $38.70 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is 100% remote. Eligible out-of-state candidates may be considered.

Summary:

Assigns codes for Medical diagnoses and procedures using the appropriate coding classification assigned using ICD-10 and PCS.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews account day after admission and assigns appropriate ICD-10 and PCS codes. Review accounts through out the stay and updates coding as documentation is added.
• Collaborates with physicians, CDI, and Quality to ensure accurate and complete coding, and to capture any quality measures needed.
• Partner with Compliance and department committee's to clarify any coding issues.
• Enhances coding knowledge and skills with continuing education activities and by reviewing pertinent literature.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

• Credentials:
  Essential:
  
  • * Certified Coding Specialist
  • * Certified Professional Coder
  • * Reg Health Info Technician
  • * Certified Hospital Outpatient Coder
  • * Reg. Health Information Admin
  • * Certified Prof. Coder Apprentice
  • * Certified Medical Coder
  • * Certified Coding Associate
• High School diploma or GED.
• Coding-related certification from AHIMA or AAPC. Preferred: CCS Certification.
• 1 year of Inpatient coding experience OR 3 years of Outpatient coding experience.

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