Facility Coding Inpatient Complex Coder

Banner Health; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Facility Coding Inpatient Complex Coder to join its dynamic team. This role involves coding and abstracting complex acute care services, ensuring ethical and accurate coding in compliance with regulatory standards. You'll analyze medical information, mentor junior staff, and play a crucial role in maintaining coding quality assurance. The position offers flexibility with remote work options and requires a coding assessment post-interview. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your expertise and supports your professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Equipment Provided

Ongoing Support

Qualifications

• 3+ years of inpatient coding experience in an acute care setting.
• Proficiency in ICD CM and PCS coding principles.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes medical information and accurately codes diagnostic and procedural information.
• Provides coding quality assurance and ensures compliance with regulations.

Skills

ICD CM Coding

ICD PCS Coding

Medical Terminology

Coding Quality Assurance

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree in Health Care

Certification (CCS, COC, CPC, RHIT, RHIA)

Job description

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Estimated Pay Range: $26.82 - $40.22 / hour, based on location, education, & experience.

Department: Revenue Cycle

Work Shift: Day

Position Summary: Provides coding and abstracting for mid-tiered complexity range of acute care services at all Banner hospitals, reviewing diagnosis and diagnostic information, coding diagnoses and procedures using ICD CM and PCS, and completing MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignments. Ensures ethical, accurate coding in accordance with all regulatory requirements and AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding.

Core Functions:

• Analyzes medical information, accurately codes diagnostic and procedural information, and consults with medical providers for clarification.
• Abstracts clinical diagnoses, procedure codes, and documents pertinent information from patient encounters.
• Provides coding quality assurance, ensuring compliance with all relevant rules and regulations.
• May mentor less experienced staff members.
• Works under general supervision, using specialized expertise to interpret coding guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma/GED, specialized training in medical record keeping, anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical terminology, and classification of diagnoses and operations, or an Associate’s degree in a health care field. Certification such as CCS, COC, CPC, RHIT, or RHIA in active status with AHIMA or AAPC. At least three years of inpatient coding experience in an acute care setting. Proficiency in ICD CM and PCS coding principles. Ability to work effectively remotely.

Preferred Qualifications: Associates degree or equivalent experience, previous experience in large healthcare organizations.

Additional Details: Position is remote, available in specified states, with flexible hours, and requires a coding assessment post-interview. Banner provides equipment and ongoing support.