Inpatient Coder: Precise Clinical Coding & Data Integrity

Kaiser Permanente; Petersburg (VA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kaiser Permanente in Petersburg, VA seeks an Inpatient Coder to accurately code and abstract inpatient records using ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, CPT and HCPCS. The role requires clinical knowledge, attention to detail, and adherence to coding guidelines and ethics.

The coder will interact with physicians to clarify documentation, ensure proper sequencing, and maintain data integrity while meeting productivity and quality standards in a hospital coding department.

Qualifications

• Three years of continuous hospital coding experience within the last five years.
• Must hold a coding credential such as CCS, RHIT, or RHIA.
• High school diploma or GED with medical terminology/anatomy/physiology coursework.
• Knowledge of ICD-CM/ICD-PCS, CPT, HCPCS coding conventions.
• Ability to communicate with physicians to clarify documentation.
• Adherence to AHIMA/AAPC code of ethics.

Responsabilités

• Coding and Abstracting: Review medical records to identify diagnoses/procedures.
• Organize and prioritize work to ensure timely, compliant coding.
• Code diagnoses and procedures using ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, CPT and HCPCS.
• Determine DRG appropriateness and resolve discrepancies.
• Verify and abstract data for reporting and submission.
• Ensure data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Interacts with physicians to clarify documentation.
• Meet productivity and quality standards; perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Medical coding

ICD-CM

ICD-PCS coding

CPT coding

HCPCS coding

Communication with physicians

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Medical terminology coursework

Anatomy/Physiology coursework

ICD-CM/ICD-PCS/CPT coding coursework

Description du poste

Kaiser Permanente in Petersburg, VA seeks an Inpatient Coder to accurately code and abstract inpatient records using ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, CPT and HCPCS. The role requires clinical knowledge, attention to detail, and adherence to coding guidelines and ethics.

The coder will interact with physicians to clarify documentation, ensure proper sequencing, and maintain data integrity while meeting productivity and quality standards in a hospital coding department.