Inpatient Coder 3 - Part Time

Wellstar Health System; Marietta (GA); Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Part-Time Inpatient Coder 3, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate coding and documentation within the medical records. This role not only involves coding and abstracting inpatient records but also mentoring new coders and collaborating effectively with the healthcare team. With a focus on accuracy and productivity, you will help maintain the highest standards of patient care. This position offers a competitive signing bonus, making it an exciting opportunity for skilled professionals looking to make a difference in the healthcare industry.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in acute care inpatient coding.
• Proven accuracy in coding and DRG assignment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assign ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes to medical records.
• Meet productivity standards while coding and abstracting records.
• Serve as a mentor to new coders.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

DRG assignment

Abstracting medical records

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Inpatient Coder 3 - Part Time (10K Signing Bonus Available)

The Part-Time IP Coder 3 position reports directly to the Supervisor of Coding. Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing documentation in inpatient and/or IVR (interventional radiology) medical records.
• 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.
• Abstracting demographic and coding information accurately and completely.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Code and abstract medical records with high accuracy:
• Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnostic and ICD-10-PCS/CPT-4 HCPCS procedural codes to the highest specificity, in accordance with official guidelines.
• Abstract all required patient demographic data into the EMR accurately.
• Assign correct DRG/APC.
• Meet productivity standards.
• Query providers for clarification when needed.
• Manage additional coding responsibilities, contributing to the CFB goals, including resolving coding edits and reminders promptly.
• Complete and route problem accounts, high dollar, and other accounts daily to ensure timely coding.
• Complete assigned work by the goal date.
• Assist with coding unassigned or backlogged accounts.
• Serve as a mentor to new coders.
• Assist with documentation cleanup or escalate missing documentation issues.
• If proficient, assist with observation, same-day surgery, outpatient, and emergency coding as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned, complying with all policies and standards.

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent, with coursework in Anatomy.

Required Certifications:

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - Preferred
• Certified Professional Coder - Hospital Outpatient (CPC-H) - Preferred

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

Skills Required:

• Proven accuracy in abstracting, coding, and DRG assignment while meeting productivity targets.
• Ability to work remotely.
• Effective communication with healthcare team members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

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Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Administrative, Analyst, Management
• Industry: Strategic Management Services