Inpatient Coder

HCA Healthcare; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as an Inpatient Coder. This remote position involves reviewing hospital inpatient records to assign and validate coding. Enjoy a flexible schedule, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to impact patient care positively.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with a 100% match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Time Away From Work Program

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of inpatient acute care hospital coding experience.
• RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assigning, sequencing, validating, and editing codes/DRGs for inpatient records.
• Maintaining accuracy and productivity standards.
• Documenting diagnosis and procedure descriptions with appropriate codes.

Skills

ICD-10-CM

ICD-10-PCS

Acute Care Coding

Education

Undergraduate degree in HIM/HIT

High School diploma or GED

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Description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as an Inpatient Coder? At Parallon, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

This is a remote/work from home position.

Sign-On Bonus Eligible* Flexible Schedule! Full-time 40 Hour Work Week!

Must have ACUTE CARE inpatient coding experience.

Benefits

Parallon offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, disability coverage, leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage based on income.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a remote Inpatient Coding Specialist, you will review hospital inpatient medical records to assign and validate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes, perform coding and code/DRG validation across multiple entities.

Responsibilities include:

• Assigning, sequencing, validating, and editing codes/DRGs and abstracted data for inpatient records using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS.
• Documenting diagnosis and procedure descriptions with appropriate codes, including POA indicators, surgeon info, and discharge data.
• Maintaining accuracy and productivity standards.
• Using complete medical record documentation for code assignment and validation.
• Initiating and reviewing physician queries per policy.
• Performing duties of Coding Account Resolution Specialist III as needed.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in HIM/HIT preferred.
• At least 2 years of inpatient acute care hospital coding experience.
• RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification strongly preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required.

Visit our Parallon HCA Healthcare Coding Landing Page for more information on coding opportunities.

Parallon provides revenue cycle management services for HCA Healthcare, impacting patient care and provider efficiency across numerous hospitals and practices.

HCA Healthcare is recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies and invests heavily in charitable care and community support.

Join our team of 270,000 dedicated professionals. Submit your resume today to become part of our caring community!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, or other protected categories.