Inpatient Coder

Talentify; Seaford (DE); On-site; USD 361,000 - 575,000; Full time

Job summary

TidalHealth is seeking an Inpatient Coder to accurately abstract information from patient records and apply the appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS codes for inpatient accounts, supporting data submission and claims processing.

The role follows ICD-10/PCS guidelines and AHIMA ethical standards, with ongoing learning through coding webinars and audit reviews; EPIC EHR experience is preferred and Windows proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and coding course required.
• CCS Certification through AHIMA required or must be obtained within two years from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Abstract information from patient records to apply diagnostic and procedural codes for inpatient accounts.
• Adhere to ICD-10 and PCS Coding Guidelines and AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding.

Skills

Inpatient coding experience

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT-4 coding

HCPCS coding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, coding course

CCS Certification (AHIMA)

Tools

EPIC EHR

3M 360 Coding System

Windows

Job description

Why work at TidalHealth?

Looking for a rewarding place to work? Choose TidalHealth. Our hospitals have been named among the Top 5 percent of all U.S. hospitals by Healthgrades and a five-star hospital by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Located just 30 minutes from the beach, TidalHealth offers the widest array of specialty and subspecialty services such as neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, joint replacement, emergency/trauma care, comprehensive cancer care, wound care and clinical trials and research. Take advantage of our tuition assistance and residency programs to grow both personally and professionally.

Inpatient Coder Position Summary

The Hospital Inpatient Coder accurately abstracts pertinent information from the patient record to apply the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to individual inpatient accounts for data submission/analysis and claims processing. This position adheres to the Official ICD-10 and PCS Coding Guidelines and the American Health Information Management Association Standards of Ethical Coding and maintains established productivity and quality standards. The Hospital Inpatient Coder will demonstrate continual learning by attending coding webinars and audit review sessions.

Inpatient Coder Position Requirements

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and coding course required.

Required License and/or Certificate

• CCS Certification through the American Health Information Management Association required or must be obtained within two years from date of hire

Experience

• Inpatient coding experience preferred.
• Experience with the EPIC Electronic Health Record and the 3m 360 Computer Assistant Coding System is preferred.
• One (1) year experience with Windows required.
• Experience with ICD-10 CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS code Code assignments required.

Inpatient Coder Work Schedule

• Non-exempt, hourly position
• Day shift, Monday through Friday

Inpatient Coder Benefits

• At TidalHealth, full-time employees working at least 72 hours per pay period, part-time employees working at least 36 hours per pay period and part-time employees working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.
• Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.

Salary range:

$26.92

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$41.72

Commensurate with experience