Inpatient Coder II

Mountain Region Out of State Staffing; Centennial (CO); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit in Centennial, CO seeks an Inpatient Coder II to code and abstract complex inpatient records for data retrieval, reimbursement, and research. You will enter diagnostic and procedure codes using the 3M encoder, navigate the EMR, and ensure coding meets high quality and productivity standards across facilities.

The ideal candidate has advanced inpatient coding expertise, deep knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, HCPCS, DRG assignment, and a meticulous attention to detail to perform well in

Qualifications

• AHIMA or AAPC credentials required or must be certified within one year of hire.
• Four years of inpatient coding experience OR two years in related setting.
• Competency in inpatient coding guidelines and DRG assignment.
• Proficient with ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, HCPCS and coding modifiers.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease management and coding systems.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assigns codes for inpatient accounts and DRGs following guidelines.
• Code all high-dollar accounts (>$100K) including interim and rehab.
• Abstract information from records into the system and use reports for follow-up.
• Code across all IP service lines and meet quality targets.
• Demonstrate proficiency with 3M encoder, EMR, and online resources.

Skills

Inpatient coding expertise

DRG assignment

3M encoder

EMR navigation

Quality and productivity

ICD-10-CM

CPT-4

HCPCS

Coding modifiers

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

3M encoder

EMR system

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Inpatient Coder II, you will code and abstract complex inpatient records for data retrieval, analysis, reimbursement, and research, directly contributing to our organization's financial health and mission.

Every day you will meticulously code and enter diagnostic and procedure codes into the designated system using the 3M encoder, navigate the EMR efficiently, and ensure all coding meets advanced quality and productivity standards across all facilities.

To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced inpatient coding expertise, a strong understanding of complex diagnostic and procedure codes, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to meet high productivity and quality standards within a fast-paced and supportive environment.

• Accurately assigns codes from the current Coding and Indexing systems for inpatient accounts, creates DRG assignments while adhering to coding guidelines, regulations, and a compliance plan.
• Responsible for coding all high dollar accounts (defined as >$100K), including interim coding accounts and rehabilitation accounts.
• Accurately abstracts pertinent information from inpatient records into the designated computer system and utilizes reports/work queues effectively for follow up.
• Must be able to code all service lines of IP accounts.
• Meets quality and productivity standards.
• Demonstrates proficiency of designated coding and abstracting system, 3M encoder, online resources, and electronic medical record (EMR).

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

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• 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
• A minimum of four (4) years coding experience preferably in an inpatient acute care setting OR a minimum of two (2) years' experience
• Must demonstrate competency of inpatient coding guidelines and DRG assignment
• 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)

Preferred

• Associate's Degree

Where You'll Work

With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.