Inpatient Coder

Kentucky Bar Association; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company seeks an Inpatient Coder who will provide coding assistance for various hospitals. The role involves reviewing patient records and assigning accurate codes using knowledge of medical terminology and coding standards. This position demands strong attention to detail and adherence to essential coding accuracy standards.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years acute care hospital inpatient coding experience, including complex procedures.
• Experience with virtual desktop images and electronic medical records.
• Certification as CIC, CCS, RHIT, or RHIA required.

Responsibilities

• Performs remote coding for inpatient records via electronic medical records.
• Consistently maintains a 95% coding accuracy rate.
• Collaborates with facility CDI for accurate final coding.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Strong data quality and integrity skills

Education

Associate Degree in Health Information Management

H.S. Diploma or GED

1 year coding certification in Health Information Management

Tools

Electronic medical records systems

Encoding systems

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Job Code: 803459
Job Description Title: Inpatient Coder
Job Family: Health Information Mgmt
Sub-Function: Coding
Organization: Corporate
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Point of Care Testing: No
Role is Direct Care: Non-Direct Care

We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued andwhere your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professionaldevelopment is encouraged and career advancement is possible.
Community Health Systems is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operatinghealthcare delivery systems in 40 distinct markets across 14 states, CHS is committed to helping peopleget well and live healthier. CHS operates 70 acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care,including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupationalmedicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.

Job Summary

As a member of the 100% US Based HIM Central Services coding team, the Coder IP provides inpatient coding assistance for aset of HIM Central Services-supported CHS hospitals. The coder IP reviews patient records and assigns accurate codes for eachdiagnosis and procedure, applying knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, and pharmacology while
demonstrating strong data quality and integrity skills. Independent decision-making is required for accurate ICD-10-CM andPCS code assignments, which play a key role in determining CHS's reimbursement potential while ensuring adherence tocompliant coding standards and corporate policies for accurate billing.

Job Functions

This Job is Essential in Emergencies: Yes

Essential Functions

- Performs remote coding for CHS hospitals for all inpatient types via review of electronic medical records.
- Primarily codes inpatient records and may have experience in outpatient coding.
- Submits queries to providers for documentation clarification to include diagnosis clarification based on clinical indicators andcoding specificity requirements.
- Consults the Manager, Corporate Coding or other available resources and works out difficult codes and/or coding problems.
- Attends coding education as scheduled.
- Maintains productivity levels set forth by Community Health Systems while maintaining a 95% coding accuracy rate.
- Collaborates with facility CDI to ensure complete and accurate final coding based on available documentation

Required for All Jobs

- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listedbelow are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

Education Level Education Details
H.S. Diploma or GED
Associate Degree in Health Information Management or related field Preferred
or
1 year coding certification in Health Information Management or related field Preferred

Work Experience

Experience Experience Details

1-3 years acute care hospital inpatient coding experience including coding complex cardiac and neuroscience procedures

1-3 years Experience with virtual desktop image, electronic medical record systems, encoding systems as well as word processing and spreadsheet software

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of related prospective payment systems, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
- Broad knowledge of pharmacology indications for drug usage and related adverse reactions.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Ability to work effectively with co-workers, management and physicians.
- Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions and follow written protocols

Licenses/Certifications Licenses/Certifications

Required
CIC - Certified Coder-AAPC Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) Required or
CCS - Certified Coder-AHIMA or

RHIT - AHIMA Registered Health InformationTechnician or

RHIA - AHIMA Registered Health InformationAdministrator