Inpatient Coder 3 (10K Sign-On Bonus)

Wellstar Health System; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking an IP Coder 3 to review inpatient and IVR medical records, accurately coding with ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS/CPT-4 HCPCS codes, and determining DRG/APC assignments. The role emphasizes precise data abstraction and adherence to official guidelines.

Must have 3+ years of acute care coding experience, the ability to work remotely, and strong proficiency with Excel and Word. Wellstar offers a supportive environment and opportunities to mentor others.

Qualifications

• High School Education Required or GED or equivalent; anatomy and physiology coursework completed.
• Minimum 3 years of acute care inpatient and/or IVR coding experience.
• Must maintain 95%+ accuracy in coding and documentation.
• Ability to work in a remote environment and communicate with healthcare team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Codes and abstracts medical records with 95%+ accuracy.
• Assigns ICD-10-CM diagnostic and ICD-10-PCS/CPT-4 HCPCS codes to greatest specificity and DRG/APC when applicable.
• Abstracts demographic data into the EMR.
• Mentors new coders and resolves coding issues promptly.
• Performs other duties and supports coding queue management.

Skills

High accuracy

Remote work

Data entry

Communication

MS Word

Education

High School diploma or GED

Anatomy and physiology course

equivalent education

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Overview

The IP Coder 3 position reports directly to the Supervisor of Coding. Key responsibilities of the role include: Reviewing documentation in inpatient and/or IVR (interventional radiology) medical records, and accurately and completely assigning appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnostic and ICD-10-PCS/CPT-4 HCPCS procedural codes to the greatest specificity, assigning the most accurate DRG/APC, when appropriate. Abstracts demographic and coding information accurately and completely.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Codes and abstracts medical records with a minimum of 95% accuracy:
• Accurately and completely assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnostic and ICD-10-PCS/CPT-4 HCPCS procedural codes to the greatest specificity, assigning the most accurate DRG/APC, when appropriate and in accordance with Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and Facility Coding Guidelines, as applicable
• Accurately and completely abstracts all required patient demographic data into the EMR
• Accurately assigns correct DRG/APC
• Meets productivity standards
• Queries providers, if needed to further clarify code
• Manages additional coding responsibilities, contributing to the CFB (candidate for bill) goals, including but not limited to:
• Resolves coding edits and reminders, correcting abstracting and coding issues in a timely manner (1-2 business days)
• Completes and routes problem accounts, ready to code, high dollar and other accounts daily to ensure cases are coded as close to goal date as possible
• Completes assigned work by goal date
• Assists with coding unassigned or backlogged accounts
• Other task as assigned:
• Serves as a mentor to new coders
• Assist with cleaning up or escalating missing documentation or other work queues
• If proficient, assists with observation, same day surgery, outpatient and emergency coding when needed or assigned
• Other tasks as assigned
• Required for All Jobs
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education

• High School Education Required or
• GED Required or
• equivalent Required and
• Completed anatomy and physiology course(s). Required

Required Minimum Experience

• Minimum 3 years of acute care inpatient and/or IVR coding experience. Required

Required Minimum Skills

• Must have demonstrated maintenance of a 95% or higher accuracy in abstracting, code and DRG assignment while meeting productivity requirements in previous roles.
• Ability to work in a remote environment.
• Computer/data entry experience.
• Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to use Microsoft (Excel, Word).

Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)

• Cert Coding Spec 1.00 Preferred 1.00
• Cert Prof Coder 1.00 Preferred 1.00
• Cert Prof Coder - Hospital OP 1.00 Preferred 1.00
• Reg Health Information Admin 1.00 Preferred 1.00
• Reg Health Information Tech 1.00 Preferred 1.00

Additional Licenses and Certifications

• AAPC Preferred

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