INPATIENT CODER

University of Washington; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an Inpatient Coder to join their dynamic team. This role involves abstracting and coding medical records to ensure compliance and accurate reimbursement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ICD coding and a commitment to data integrity. Enjoy the flexibility of a remote work environment while contributing to a mission-driven organization that prioritizes patient care and collaboration. If you're passionate about making an impact in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Work/life programs

Remote work flexibility

Qualifications

• 3 years of coding experience or equivalent education.
• Certification as RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or similar required.

Responsibilities

• Perform chart analysis and assign ICD codes for billing.
• Collaborate with CDI department to clarify documentation.
• Maintain turnaround time for inpatient coding.

Skills

ICD-CM Coding

ICD-PCS Coding

Chart Analysis

Data Integrity

Clinical Documentation Improvement

Education

High School Diploma

Coding Certification (RHIT, RHIA, CCS, etc.)

Tools

3M CAC

Cerner

Job description

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Department: UW Medicine Enterprise Records & Health Info

Job Location: Remote/Hybrid

Posting Date: 03/11/2025

Closing Date: 05/30/2025

Other Compensation:

Union Position: Yes

Shift: First Shift

Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, click here.

Position: INPATIENT CODER

Work Schedule

• 100% FTE, Days
• Monday - Friday
• 100% Remote

Position Highlights

• Implements the mission and goals of Enterprise Records and Health Information, fostering a "patients are first" service culture.
• Performs daily activities related to abstracting Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) coding and billing.
• Analyzes medical records to assign ICD, CM diagnoses, and PCS codes to ensure correct coding and reimbursement in compliance with guidelines.

Department Description

Enterprise Records and Health Information (ERHI) supports all aspects of the patient medical record, including governance, documentation, coding, billing, and records management. ERHI is integral to the Enterprise Revenue Cycle and supports both clinical and operational activities.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Performs chart analysis and assigns ICD-CM and ICD-PCS codes using 3M CAC to ensure proper DRG assignment for billing and reimbursement.
• Reviews patient records at admission and discharge to ensure proper Case Mix Group (CMG) assignment and reimbursement.
• Ensures data integrity and accurate reimbursement by reviewing records within 3M CAC and Cerner.
• Collaborates with the Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) department to clarify clinical documentation.
• Maintains a four-day turnaround time for inpatient coding, considering charge lag impacts.

Required Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, with three years of coding experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Certification as a RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CIC, COC, CIRCC, RCC, or ROCC.

UW Medicine – Where your Impact Goes Further

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