Coder Specialist - Inpatient

Carolinas Medical Center; Stati Uniti; Remoto; USD 46.000 - 68.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Carolinas Medical Center is seeking a senior inpatient coder to perform comprehensive coding of complex inpatient cases using ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS. You will ensure accurate code assignment, adhere to coding guidelines, and collaborate with CDI/Quality teams to optimize DRG reconciliation.

The role requires 7 years of inpatient coding in acute care, strong knowledge of coding standards, and excellent communication.

Competenze

• 7 years of inpatient coding experience in an acute care facility.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding Guidelines.
• Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills.

Mansioni

• Code high-dollar, long-stay inpatient cases for accurate billing.
• Ensure correct code selection per Official Guidelines and regulations.
• Collaborate with CDI and Quality teams to match DRGs.
• Maintain continuing education and research coding topics.

Conoscenze

ICD coding guidelines

CPT/HCPCS guidelines

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent judgment

Formazione

Associate's Degree in Health Information Management

Strumenti

EMR

Computer Assisted Coding software

Descrizione del lavoro

Department:

10407 Enterprise Revenue Cycle - Coding Production Operations: Inpatient Coding Operations

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Will support :
A mix of inpatient community and academic coding. Includes service lines such as cardiology, neurology, and oncology.

Schedule:

Full-time, Monday-Friday 40hrs with a standard schedule of Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day, totaling 40 hours each week.

Certification required:

Coding Certification issued by one of the following certifying bodies: American Academy of Coders (AAPC), or American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Remote opportunity:

Advocate Health may approve those who wish to work out of the following registered states: AL, AK, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WY

Pay Range:

$33.05 - $49.60

Major Responsibilities:

• This role will have all responsibilities of coder I, II and III in addition to: reviews complex inpatient documentation at a highly skilled and proficient level to assign diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing ICD-10 CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS. Assigns and ensures correct code selection following Official Coding Guidelines and compliance with federal and insurance regulations utilizing an EMR and/or Computer Assisted Coding software.
• Adhere to organizational and internal department policies and procedures to ensure efficient work processes.
• Responsible for coding high dollar and long length of stay cases for all patient types.
• Expertise in query guidelines, and coding standards. Follow up and obtain clarification of inaccurate documentation as appropriate.
• Serves as a subject matter expert to Coding department leaders and peers. Recommends modifications to current policies and procedures as needed to coincide with government regulations.
• Maintain continuing education by attending webinars, reviewing updated CPT assistant guidelines and updated coding clinics. Knowledgeable in researching coding related topics and issues.
• Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adheres to official coding guidelines. Practices ethical judgment in assigning and sequencing codes for proper insurance reimbursement.
• Collaborates with the Clinical Documentation Improvement and Quality teams, to ensure a match in the DRG and reconciles each Medicare case with the working DRGs from a CDI perspective.
• Responsible for clinician communication related to disease processes on a clinical level to ensure accurate coding.
• Participates in payer audits and meetings by acting as a resource for coding-related audits, as requested.
• Attends meetings with clinical teams regarding updates in codes for complex specialties.
• Maintains the confidentiality of patient records. Reports any perceived non-compliant practices to the coding leader or compliance officer.
• Meets and exceeds departmental quality (95% or more) and productivity standards (100%). Achieves productivity expectations to support discharged not final billed (DNFB).
• Performs any other assigned duties since the duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

Coding Certification issued by one of the following certifying bodies: American Academy of Coders (AAPC), or American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

Education Required:

Associate's Degree in Health Information Management or related field.

Experience Required:

Typically requires 7 years' experience inpatient coding in acute care tertiary facility that includes experience in revenue cycle processes, Clinical Documentation Improvement, Research and health information workflows.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Advanced profiency of ICD, CPT and HCPCS coding guidelines. Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
• Excellent computer skills including the use of Microsoft office products, electronic mail, including exposure or experience with electronic coding systems or applications.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and reading comprehension skills.
• Excellent analytical skills, with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment and decision making.
• Ability to meet deadlines while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Exposed to a normal office environment.

Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.

Must be able tocontinuously concentrate.

Position may be required to travel t