HOSPITAL INPATIENT CODER SR

Moffitt Cancer Center; United States; Sur place; USD 51 000 - 79 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Moffitt Cancer Center is seeking a Senior Hospital Inpatient Coder to apply extensive ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS knowledge to complex inpatient records. You will review documentation, assign codes, and ensure MS-DRG accuracy while supporting policy adherence and data quality.

As a subject matter expert, you will mentor less experienced peers, participate in training, and contribute to special projects overseen by Mid Revenue Cycle leadership. A strong clinical coding background is required.

Qualifications

• Five years of hospital inpatient coding experience with ICD-10 and MS-DRG.
• Experience with ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS guidelines and MS-DRG grouping rules.
• Strong knowledge of coding clinics, CMS guidelines, and NCHS references.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilités

• Assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes for complex inpatient services.
• Review clinical documentation and query physicians to clarify documentation.
• Abstract data in compliance with national/regional policies and MS-DRG guidelines.
• Train and onboard new team members and contribute to special projects.

Connaissances

Inpatient coding

ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS

MS-DRG concepts

Communication skills

Formation

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree in healthcare

CPC/CCS/COC certifications

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.

Summary

The Hospital Inpatient Coder Senior will be expected to apply extensive knowledge in assigning ICD-10-CM diagnosis and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes and Medicare Severity-Diagnosis Related Groupers (MS-DRG) for complex hospital inpatient services. Applies clinical knowledge of disease processes, physiology, pharmacology, and surgical techniques by reviewing and interpreting all clinical documentation included in an inpatient record. Abstracts data in compliance with national and regional policies. Clarifies physician documentation by utilizing a facility-established query process. Demonstrates knowledge of sequencing diagnoses and procedure codes outlined in the ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS Official Coding Guidelines, Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set, CMS guidelines, and other resources as applicable. The Hospital Inpatient Coder Senior is expected to function as a subject matter expert on the team and assist less experience team members on following operational policies. It is responsible for training and onboarding new team members and participating in special projects assigned by the Mid Revenue Cycle leadership.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Experience Required

Five (5) years in hospital inpatient coding experience with ICD-10 diagnosis, procedure codes and MS-DRG.

Minimum License Required

Any one of the following certifications is required: (CCS) Certified Coding Specialist (CPC) Certified Professional Coder (COC) Certified Outpatient Coding (CCS-P) Certified Coding Specialist - Physician (RHIT) Registered Health Information Technician (RHIA) Registered Health Information Administrator (CIC) Certified Inpatient Coder. Any certification not listed above, but issued from a Governing Body listed below, will be considered by the business AHIMA - www.ahima.org AAPC - www.aapc.org

Minimum Skills/Specialized Training Required

• Thorough understanding of the effect of data quality on prospective payment, utilization, and reimbursement for multiple medical specialties.
• Experience in coding hospital inpatient electronic medical records.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with automated patient care and coding systems.
• Competence with MS Office software.
• Extensive knowledge of American Healthcare Association ("AHA") coding clinic guidelines, ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines, Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groupers ("MSDRG"), All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Groupers ("APRDRG"), Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") guidelines, National Center for Healthcare Statistics ("NCHS").

Preferred Candidate

Associate's Degree in healthcare or related field. Experience with coding oncology-related services.

Salary Range

$37.03 - $56.53. Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions. We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

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