Inpatient Coder Clinical Data Analyst

Ingalls Health System; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine is seeking an Inpatient Coder - Clinical Data Analyst for the Medical Records department. This remote, work-from-home role may be based outside the greater Chicagoland area and requires weekend coverage (Saturday and Sunday).

You will assign ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes for inpatient and outpatient records, abstract essential data for billing, and review records for clinical accuracy to support reimbursement and quality reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; RHIT/RHIA or CCS certification preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding systems, DRG concepts, and reimbursement rules.
• Experience with hospital information systems, EMR, and specific encoders.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes for inpatient and outpatient records.
• Abstract key data elements for billing and quality reporting.
• Review records for clinical pertinence and communicate with providers for documentation clarifications.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with health information regulations.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD-10-CM/PCS

CPT coding

DRG coding

Privacy & compliance

Education

Associate degree

RHIT/RHIA or CCS

Tools

EMR systems

Encoder

HIS

Job description

Inpatient Coder - Clinical Data AnalystBe a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as an Inpatient Coder - Clinical Data Analyst in the Medical Records department. This is a remote, work from home opportunity, and you may be based outside of the greater Chicagoland area. Saturday & Sunday weekend requirement.In this role, the Inpatient Coder - Clinical Data Analyst, under general direction, is responsible for coding and abstracting diagnoses and procedures from inpatient and outpatient medical records for optimal and timely reimbursement and quality reporting.

Essential Job Functions

• Assigns ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and assigns DRGs for inpatient medical records accounts
• assigns ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and CPT codes for outpatient medical record accountsAbstracts key data elements required for billingReviews records for clinical pertinenceInteracts with providers for clarification of documentation/educationAbstracts and codes records, for patient currently in the Hospitals, for interim billing purposesReviews records according to pre-established criteria for referral to physician reviewersCommunicates with the medical staff in order to ensure appropriate assignment of principal and secondary diagnoses and proceduresMaintains CE credits in accordance with the American Health Information Management Association's requirements

Required Qualifications

• Associate degreeCertification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) required or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)Must have thorough working knowledge of ICD-10CM/PCS and CPT coding systems, DRG systems and federal/state regulations regarding reimbursementMust have a thorough working knowledge of the hospital information system, electronic medical record systems and encoder
• must have working knowledge of JCAHO standards for chart completion
• Must have a working knowledge of medical-legal rules and regulations that govern the confidentiality and release of medical information with the ability to interpret and implement the standards
• must maintain total confidentiality of all patient records
• and PC experience

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.00 FTE)
• Shift: Days – 8-Hour Shift (Saturday & Sunday required)
• Location: Remote
• Unit/Department: Medical Records
• CBA Code: 743 Clerical