Coder Sr

Corewell Health; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Retirement options (Traditional and R​

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking an inpatient/outpatient senior coder to review records and assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT codes using 3M software, while abstracting data from the Epic EMR per established guidelines.

The role collaborates with leadership and clinical teams to ensure DRG/APR-DRG accuracy and supports process improvements, education, and remote work readiness. Site: Grand Rapids; full-time, days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s Degree in Health Information Technology/Management.
• 2 years of relevant experience Coding.
• CRT-Coding Specialist (CCS) AHIMA upon hire.
• CRT-RHIT AHIMA within 180 days.
• CRT-RHIA AHIMA within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Meet monthly productivity standard ≥100%.
• Meet biannual quality standard ≥95%.
• Remote work environment with EMR and encoder.
• Code inpatient or outpatient records per guidelines (ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM/PCS; CPT-4).
• Provide coding education to clinical/non-clinical staff.
• Collaborate with leadership and teams to ensure DRG/APR-DRG accuracy.
• Participate in process improvements and ensure appropriately coded accounts.
• Attend all required staff meetings.

Skills

Coding

AHIMA certifications

Electronic Medical Records

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management/Technology

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management/Technology

Tools

3M coding software

Epic EMR

Job description

Job Summary

• The inpatient senior coder will thoroughly review inpatient record accounts to assign correct ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes per industry coding guidelines, utilizing the 3M computer assisted coding software application. Abstracts coded data from the Epic electronic medical record according to the established standard of work, while maintaining established quality accuracy and productivity standards. Works collaboratively with leadership, financial and clinical teams to ensure Diagnostic Related Groups (DRG) or All Patient Refined Diagnostic Related Groups (APR-DRG) accuracy.

• The outpatient senior coder will review multiple service lines of outpatient services (ambulatory surgery, observation, interventional radiology/cardiology, emergency) record accounts to assign correct ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, CPT procedure codes, add modifiers, review claim edits, etc. per the industry coding guidelines, utilizing the 3M computer assisted coding software application. Abstract coded data from the Epic electronic medical record according to the established standards of work, while maintaining the established quality accuracy and productivity standards.

Essential Functions

• Consistently Meets Monthly Productivity Standard: ≥100%
• Consistently Meets Biannual Quality Standard: ≥95%
• Use of an electronic medical record and encoder in a remote work environment.
• Codes outpatient or inpatient records according to coding guidelines and conventions. Assigns diagnoses and procedures for billing process, data retrieval and research purposes, using numerical codes of ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 coding.
• Provides education and training regarding coding guidelines of specialty area to clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Communicates, collaborates and acts as a team player with others in order to ensure continuity of services.
• Optimize codes for reporting and generates APCs for all outpatient records. Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adheres to official coding guidelines.
• Participate in process improvement activities including but not limited to assuring accounts that cannot be coded are held for valid reasons.
• Must attend all staff meetings required by management.

Qualifications

Required

• • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Associate’s Degree Health information technology/management
  • 2 years of relevant experience Coding
  • CRT-Coding Specialist (CCS) - AHIMA American Health Information Management Association Upon Hire Or
  • CRT-Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - AHIMA American Health Information Management Association 180 Days Or
  • CRT-Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - AHIMA American Health Information Management Association 180 Days

Preferred

• • Bachelor’s Degree Health information technology/management
  • ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-CPS, CPT coding experience

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

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How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - 4700 60th St SE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Hospital Coding Inpatient - Corporate

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.