Coding Specialist II – Inpatient Acute Care Coding

The Economic Development Alliance for Brazoria Co; Columbia (MD); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health system is seeking a Coding Specialist II to join their dynamic team. This role involves coding and abstracting inpatient acute care records, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a CCS certification and at least three years of experience in inpatient coding. Enjoy a full-time position with a remote work capability, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. If you're passionate about healthcare coding and looking to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Short & Long Term Disability

Qualifications

• 3+ years of inpatient coding experience required.
• CCS certification is mandatory for this position.

Responsibilities

• Abstracts and ensures accuracy of diagnoses and procedures.
• Assigns correct diagnostic and procedural codes using standard guidelines.

Skills

Inpatient Acute Care Coding

ICD-10-CM/PCS

MS-DRG

Compliance Regulations

Verbal and Written Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Coding

Bachelor's Degree in Coding

Tools

3M System

Electronic Medical Records

Computer Assisted Coding

Job description

Coding Specialist II - Inpatient Acute Care Coding

Coding Specialist II - Inpatient Acute Care Coding

MedStar Health Location: Columbia, Maryland Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Non-Remote Posted on: May 1, 2025 Apply at Original Source

Coding Specialist II - Inpatient Acute Care Coding
Columbia , MD
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Job Description
General Summary of Position
MedStar Health is seeking experienced Inpatient Coding Specialists that are self-motivated and have at least 3 years of inpatient acute care coding experience with knowledge in MS-DRG and/or APR-DRG.Qualified candidates must have their CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) through AHIMA.
Selected candidates will enjoy full time, Monday - Friday, day-shift REMOTE schedule.
Join one of the largest health systems in the Mid-Atlantic area and enjoy the benefits of a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health/vision/dental insurance, short & long term disability, tuition reimbursement and the benefits of remote work capability.
Job Summary - Codes and abstracts primarily Inpatient acute care records using ICD-10-CM/PCS and other applicable patient classification schemes.
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Primary Duties and Responsibilities
• Abstracts and ensures accuracy of diagnoses, procedure, patient demographics, and other required data elements.
• Adhere to all compliance regulations and maintains annual compliance education.
• Maintains continuing education and seeks ongoing education to improve job performance. Maintains credentials as required for job classification.
• Contacts physician when conflicting or ambiguous information appears in the medical record. Adheres to the MedStar Coding Query Policy and procedure.
• Meets established Quality standards as defined by policies.
• Meets established Productivity standards as defined by policies.
• Resolves all quality reviews timely (e.g. Medical necessity reviews; Coding Quality assurance reviews; external vendor reviews).
• Reviews medical record documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures. Assigns correct diagnostic and procedural codes using standard guidelines and automated encoding software maintaining departmental accuracy standards. Determines the sequence of diagnoses according to Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Definitions and assigns appropriate DRG (Diagnosis Related Groups).
• Exhibits knowledge of the 3M system and other work-related equipment.
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Minimum Qualifications
Education
• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in coding related degree preferred
• Courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, ICD-CM and ICD-PCS required
Experience
• 3-4 years Inpatient coding experience required
• Experience with clinical information systems (3M grouper, electronic medical records, computer assisted coding) preferred
Licenses and Certifications
• CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) required
• RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) and/or RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills required.
This position has a hiring range of $28.20 - $47.30
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations.
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Job Summary
Company
MedStar Health
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
3+ years