Inpatient Coder 3 (10K Sign-On Bonus Available)

Wellstar Health System; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system is seeking an Inpatient Coder 3 to accurately code inpatient and interventional radiology medical records. This role requires at least 3 years of experience and offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus along with opportunities for remote work, joining a supportive healthcare team.

Benefits

10K Sign-On Bonus Available

Qualifications

• 3 years of acute care inpatient coding experience required.
• High level of accuracy (95% or higher) in coding.
• Demonstrated skills in using Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Codes and abstracts medical records including ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding.
• Mentors new coders and resolves coding edits in a timely manner.
• Meets productivity standards for coding tasks.

Skills

Accuracy in coding

Communication

Ability to work remotely

Education

High School Education or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Inpatient Coder 3 (10K Sign-On Bonus Available)

Inpatient Coder 3 (10K Sign-On Bonus Available)

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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.

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• https://wellstar.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/wellstarcareers/job/VIRTUAL-GA/Inpatient-Coder-3_JR-10512

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Codes and abstracts medical records with a minimum of 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
• Assists with coding unassigned or backlogged accounts and other task as assigned:
• Serves as a mentor to new coders

Required Minimum Education:

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

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

• Cert Prof Coder 1.00 Preferred
• Cert Prof Coder - Hospital OP 1.00 Preferred

Additional Licenses and Certifications:

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.
• Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to use Microsoft (Excel, Word).

(10K Sign-On Bonus Available)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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