Inpatient Coder II

Mountain Region Support; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Region Support seeks an advanced coding specialist in Centennial, CO to code and abstract inpatient records for efficient data retrieval and reimbursement. The role requires strong skills in ICD-10 CM, CPT-4, with particular emphasis on meeting quality coding standards.

Candidates should possess a minimum of 4 years of coding experience or 2 years with the organization's internal coding program. AHIMA or AAPC credentials are a must, with remote work available for residents in select states.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years coding experience in an inpatient setting.
• Current AHIMA or AAPC credentials or certification within one year of hire.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Code and abstract inpatient records for data retrieval and analysis.
• Enter diagnostic and procedure codes into the coding system.
• Meet quality and productivity coding standards.

Skills

ICD-10 CM

CPT-4

HCPCS

Coding Modifiers

Microsoft Office

Remote work experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate Degree

Tools

3M encoder

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

This is an advanced level coding position that codes and abstracts Inpatient records for data retrieval, analysis, reimbursement and research. Codes and enters diagnostic and procedure codes into a designated coding and abstracting system utilizing the 3M encoder, as appropriate. Meets quality and productivity coding standards and demonstrates the ability to navigate an EMR. Ability to code across all facilities.

Along with CO, KS and NM, this position is open to remote/out of state candidates residing in only these states:

• Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado
• Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana
• Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana
• Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico
• North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina
• South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah
• Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma/ GED Required
• Associate Degree Preferred
• A minimum of 4 years coding experience preferably in an inpatient acute care setting or a minimum of 2 years' experience and successful completion of the organizations internal coding program.
• Current AHIMA credentials (i.e. RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P) or AAPC credentials (COC, CIC, CPC-H, CPC), required or must be certified within One Year of hire.
• Must demonstrate competency of inpatient coding guidelines and DRG assignment.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and emails and troubleshooting computer problems.
• Experience successfully working in a remote environment, preferred
• Demonstrate intermediate to advanced technical coding competency in ICD-10 CM, CPT-4, HCPCS and Coding Modifiers
• Knowledge of disease management, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology and coding systems (i.e.3M)

Where You'll Work

We believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness.

CommonSpirit Mountain Region’s Corporate Service Center is headquartered in Centennial, CO where our corporate leaders and centralized teams support our hospitals, clinics and people – including marketing, human resources, employee benefits, finance, billing, talent acquisition/development, payor relations, IT, project management, community benefit and more. Many of our centralized teams offer a remote work option which supports a healthy work-life balance while still providing a culture of collaboration and community where incredible people are doing incredible things every day.