Coding Specialist II - Inpatient Acute Care Coding

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Columbia (MD); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health system is looking for experienced Inpatient Coding Specialists to join their remote team. This role requires a minimum of 3 years of inpatient coding experience, with a focus on accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate will hold a CCS certification and will be responsible for coding and abstracting inpatient records using ICD-10-CM/PCS. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and tuition reimbursement, while working in a supportive environment that values ongoing education and professional development.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Short & Long-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Remote Work Capabilities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of inpatient acute care coding experience required.
• CCS certification through AHIMA is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Codes and abstracts inpatient acute care records using ICD-10-CM/PCS.
• Ensures accuracy of diagnoses, procedures, and patient demographics.

Skills

Inpatient Coding

ICD-10-CM/PCS

MS-DRG

APR-DRG

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Coding-related Field

Courses in Medical Terminology

Courses in Anatomy & Physiology

Courses in ICD-CM and ICD-PCS

Tools

3M System

Electronic Medical Records

Computer-assisted Coding

Job description

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is seeking experienced Inpatient Coding Specialists who 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 hold a CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) certification through AHIMA.

Selected candidates will enjoy a full-time, Monday – Friday, day-shift REMOTE schedule.

Join one of the largest health systems in the Mid-Atlantic area and benefit from a comprehensive package including paid time off, health/vision/dental insurance, short & long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, and remote work capabilities.

Job Summary

Codes and abstracts primarily inpatient acute care records using ICD-10-CM/PCS and other relevant patient classification schemes.

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Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Abstracts and ensures accuracy of diagnoses, procedures, patient demographics, and other data elements.
2. Adheres to all compliance regulations and maintains annual compliance education.
3. Maintains continuing education and seeks ongoing learning to improve performance. Keeps credentials current as required.
4. Contacts physicians when conflicting or ambiguous information appears in the medical record, following the MedStar Coding Query Policy.
5. Meets established quality standards as defined by policies.
6. Meets productivity standards as defined by policies.
7. Resolves all quality reviews timely, including medical necessity reviews, coding quality assurance, and external vendor reviews.
8. Reviews medical records to identify diagnoses and procedures, assigns correct codes using standard guidelines and automated software, and determines the sequence of diagnoses according to Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Definitions, assigning appropriate DRGs.
9. Exhibits knowledge of the 3M system and other related equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required; an associate or bachelor’s degree in a coding-related field is preferred.
• Courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, ICD-CM, and ICD-PCS are required.

Experience

• 3-4 years of inpatient coding experience required.
• Experience with clinical information systems (e.g., 3M grouper, electronic medical records, computer-assisted coding) is 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

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills required.

This position offers a hiring range of $28.20 - $47.30.