Inpatient Coder

e4health; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/Long term disability

PTO

Job summary

The Inpatient Coder role at e4health is a remote opportunity focused on accurately abstracting data into client EMR systems in line with ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS guidelines. You will assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for inpatient accounts, abstract data for reporting, and determine POA indicators, while querying physicians when information is unclear.

Required credentials include an AHIMA or AAPC coding credential and 3+ years of inpatient coding in acute care in the US; strong accuracy and

Qualifications

• ICD-10-CM/PCS coding proficiency for inpatient coding
• Able to abstract data for reporting and statistics
• Ability to determine Present on Admission indicators and query physicians when needed

Responsibilities

• Assigns ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for inpatient accounts according to workflow
• Abstracts coded data for hospital statistics and reporting requirements
• Assigns POA indicators and discharge dispositions; communicates issues to appropriate teams

Skills

ICD-10-CM/PCS coding

Education

AHIMA or AAPC credential

Job description

At e4health, our vision is to Empower Better Health for our clients, our team, and the communities we serve. We live by five core values that guide everything we do:

• Embrace Change, Fun, and Learning: We maintain an unrelenting focus on quality, client success, and team member growth.
• Our PEOPLE Make the Difference: We build trusted relationships and celebrate wins every day.
• WE GROW: We believe in win/win outcomes—when our customers win, we win.
• GSD (Get Stuff Done): We say no to politics, drama, and egos, and yes to informed, agile decisions.
• Respectfully Listen, Challenge, & Support Each Other: We listen intently, challenge respectfully, and support fully.

Serving more than 400 hospitals and health systems nationwide for nearly two decades, e4health provides solutions to tackle the toughest problems in healthcare with unmatched technology, mid-revenue cycle, and operational expertise. Our solutions streamline clinical, financial, and health information workflows, optimize coding, quality, and clinical documentation integrity processes, and address health IT operational challenges to deliver material results for healthcare organizations across the country. Learn more about us at www.e4.health.

POSITION TITLE:

ROLE TYPE:

Full Time / Part Time

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The Inpatient Coder is responsible for accurately abstracting data into appropriate client electronic medical record systems, following the Official ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Guidelines for Coding, UHDDS guidelines, and CMS directives. Performs data entry of required abstracted patient information into the client’s information system. Assigns Present on Admission (POA) indicators according to AHA POA guidelines. Queries physicians when appropriate and interacts with Clinical Documentation staff as per account requirements. Maintains consistent coding accuracy rate of 95% or better while also meeting productivity standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS codes to inpatient accounts as per designated workflow
• Abstracts and enters coded data for hospital statistical and reporting requirements
• Assigns present on admission indicators and discharge dispositions
• Queries physicians to clarify conflicting, imprecise, incomplete, ambiguous, and/or inconsistent clinical information when appropriate
• Communicates documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues to appropriate personnel for follow up and resolution
• Communicates with Clinical Documentation Improvement and/or Revenue Cycle teams for follow up and reconciliation of accounts
• Maintains required productivity and quality requirements

BENEFITS:

We offer an excellent salary, full benefits package including 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, vision, life, short/long term disability insurance, and PTO policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• This role requires prolonged periods of desk working on a computer
• Talking, hearing, and near vision are required to perform computer-based tasks and virtual communications
• Sensory perception (visual, auditory, and tactile) is essential for computer and phone use

WORKING CONDITIONS WHILE PERFORMING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This is a remote role; work is performed in a home office environment.

e4health is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category.

Applicants for U.S. based positions with e4health must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidate must possess an approved AHIMA or AAPC coding credential
• 3+ years of Inpatient coding in an acute care setting required
• 5+ years and/or Trauma Level 1/Academic Teaching facility experience preferred
• Must be proficient in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding
• 3+ years of coding within the US is required

KEY SUCCESS ATTRIBUTES:

• Integrity, passion, and ethics are required
• Has strong analytic and problem-solving abilities and techniques
• Exhibit consistent initiative with strong drive for results and success
• Demonstrate commitment to a team environment?
• Well-developed written, verbal, and presentation communication skills including deep listening and attention to detail
• Ability to self-motivate and self-direct
• Possess strong time management and organizational skills
• Commitment and adherence to company Core Values

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• High level of integrity & ethical judgement