Hospital Coder-Inpatient

Albany Med Health System; City of Albany (NY); Remote; USD 55,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Inpatient Coding Specialist to join their Health Information Services team. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to apply your coding expertise in a supportive environment. You will be responsible for accurately coding diagnoses and procedures, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations, and contributing to healthcare data reporting for reimbursement and research. Ideal candidates will possess an AHIMA or AAPC coding credential and have experience with hospital encoding methodologies. Join a team that values accuracy and quality in patient care!

Qualifications

• Must have AHIMA or AAPC coding credential.
• Experience with hospital encoding and coding standards required.

Responsibilities

• Apply diagnostic and procedural codes accurately to inpatient records.
• Maintain coding quality and productivity standards.

Skills

ICD-10-CM/PCS

Hospital Encoding

MS-DRG

AHIMA or AAPC Coding Credential

Healthcare Data Reporting Standards

Education

AHIMA or AAPC Coding Credential

Tools

EPIC

3M 360

Hospital Encoder

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Job Overview

Looking for an Inpatient Coding Specialist with a coding credential through AHIMA or AAPC. Responsible for selecting applicable Diagnoses and Procedures, sequencing codes following ICD-10-CM/PCS guidelines, and querying providers for clarification when needed. Must have experience with hospital encoding, MS-DRG, and NY-APR methodologies. This position is fully remote with equipment provided, and adherence to HIPAA and Privacy policies is required.

Qualifications

• AHIMA or AAPC coding credential
• Experience with hospital encoder, EPIC, and 3M 360
• Assessment score of 80% or above (considering higher scores for new coders)
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, UHDDS, and healthcare data reporting standards

Responsibilities

• Apply diagnostic and procedural codes accurately to inpatient records
• Sequence diagnoses and procedures following official coding guidelines
• Support healthcare data reporting for reimbursement, quality, and research
• Maintain coding quality and productivity standards
• Protect patient information in compliance with HIPAA and hospital policies

Additional Details

• Department: Health Information Services
• Work Shift: Day
• Salary Range: $55,895.80 - $83,843.71 annually
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Equal Opportunity Employer