Inpatient Coder (Remote) - Coding

Mosaic Life Care; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Concierge services

Wellness programs

Free parking

Job summary

Mosaic Life Care in Austin, TX is seeking an Inpatient Coder II to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for acute care services including LTACH. You will query clinicians for documentation and ensure alignment with coding guidelines. The role includes MS-DRG/APR-DRG assignment, coder education, and collaboration with CDI and revenue teams.

Strong knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy is required. Requires HIM coding education and 3 years inpatient experience; CCS/RHIA/RHIT certifications are

Qualifications

• Inpatient HIM coding in ICD-10-CM/PCS.
• 3 years of HIM inpatient acute care experience.
• CCS/RHIA/RHIT certification preferred or required.
• Knowledge of documentation improvement and query guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Code complex inpatient services including LTACH.
• Query providers to improve documentation and severity.
• Assign MS-DRG and APR-DRG per guidelines.
• Mentor and train coders.
• Collaborate with CDI, revenue cycle and quality teams.

Skills

Data entry

Medical terminology

Query guidelines

Encoder

Excel

EMR

Typing

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's Degree in HIM

Bachelor's Degree in HIM

CCS Certification

RHIA Certification

RHIT Certification

Tools

Excel

EMR systems

Encoder

Job description

The Inpatient Coder II is responsible for assigning ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for acute care inpatient, acute rehabilitation, swing bed and LTACH services. This position queries providers regarding documentation, resolves intermediate coding edits, completes analysis and evaluation of documentation. Assignment is based on documentation in the medical record and utilization of coding guidelines, knowledge of clinical disease processes, and treatments. Provides education to coders.

Remote States

Remote States: Candidates residing in the following states will be considered for remote employment: Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Ohio, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. Remote work will not be permitted from any other state at this time

Responsibilities

Codes complex diseases, procedures and diagnoses using the ICD-10-CM/PCS classification systems, in accordance with Official Coding Guidelines, CMS guidelines, PPS guidelines and organizational compliance standards.

Assumes responsibility for professional development by participating in educational opportunities in webinars, online education and online meetings.

Assigns MS-DRG and APR-DRG in alignment with regulatory guidelines, ensuring accuracy for all types of inpatient services including LTACH.

Queries providers following Official Query Guidelines for optimal documentation and to demonstrate the severity of illness and risk of mortality.

Collaborates with clinical documentation integrity specialists, revenue integrity, patient financial services, quality improvement, and other departments to ensure accuracy of documentation and coding.

Ensures data accuracy for HIDI and other regulatory agencies by resolving intermediate coding edits and claim edits.

Completes special coding projects and basic to intermediate analysis utilizing reports.

Mentors and trains coders.

Attains coding quality and productivity goals

Other duties as assigned.

Education

Must have coding education with knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology and anatomy, query guidelines - Required

• Associate's Degree - Health Information Management / Medical Records - Required OR
• Bachelor's Degree - Health Information Management / Medical Records - Preferred

Work Experience

3 Years - experience in HIM inpatient acute care coding - Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - Required Or
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - Required Or
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - Required

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

Essential Technical/Motor Skills

• Input and retrieve data, speaking clearly, precise hand\eye coordination, fine motor skills and good writing skills.
• Detailed knowledge of pathophysiology, coding and query guidelines, anatomy, pharmacology, medical and surgical treatments.
• Computer skills to include typing, Excel, PowerPoint, use of electronic medical record, encoder.

Interpersonal Skills

Follow HEART behaviors.

Work in a professional, caring manner with customers

Work with interruptions, foster teamwork, and promote service and quality

Work alone or in groups or teams to identify, define and solve problems.

Essential Physical Requirements

Regularly required to sit, utilize computer.

Essential Mental Abilities

Read and interpret data from medical record, analyze encoder instructions, understand what physician is trying to convey and concentrate for long time periods.

Interpret data from spreadsheets and other reports and provide analysis

Determine gaps in coding knowledge and status of coding competency.

Provide guidance and education, answering coding questions and providing training.

Essential Sensory Requirements

Visualize/interpret patient record.

Hear and speak with others in verbal discussions and education.

Other Skills and Abilities

Mosaic Life Care is a health care system in northwest Missouri. With a vision of transforming community health by being a life-care innovator, Mosaic places the holistic needs of patients first by providing the right care at the right time and place, offering high value and quality health care.

Mosaic has a wide array of benefits to meet each employee’s individual needs. Our benefits were designed by listening to people just like you. Mosaic also offers several perks with a focus on ensuring our employees feel valued, including concierge services, employee lounge, wellness programs, free covered parking, free on-site and virtual health clinics and many more. When paired with compensation and recognition, it is what continues to make us the employer of choice for employees at any stage of their journey.