Inpatient Coding Coordinator (ICD-10) & Operations

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks an ICD-10/ PCS coder to support leadership by coordinating administrative work, projects, and staff. Responsibilities include applying ICD-10-CM/PCS codes to inpatient accounts and maintaining departmental databases.

The role requires AHIMA/AAPC credentials and RHIA/RHIT or CIC certification, with Epic and 3M-360 coding tools advantageous. Qualifications include an AHIMA/AAPC coding program completion and an associate degree in Health Information Management.

Qualifications

• Proficient in ICD-10-CM/PCS coding practices and guidelines.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, confidentiality and medical records management.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems and structured data handling.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS codes to inpatient accounts.
• Compile and summarize data for reports and presentations.
• Maintain department records and databases for final approval by management.
• Coordinate scheduling, meetings, travel and reimbursements for the department.
• Investigate billing problems and align with Patient Accounts and Coding staff.
• Stay updated on coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.

Skills

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

ICD-10-CM/PCS knowledge

EMR / EHR knowledge

Data management

Patient confidentiality laws

Education

Associate degree in Health Information Management

AHIMA/AAPC Coding Certification

RHIA/RHIT or CCS/CIC credentials

Tools

Epic experience

3M-360 Computer Assisted Coding

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks an ICD-10/ PCS coder to support leadership by coordinating administrative work, projects, and staff. Responsibilities include applying ICD-10-CM/PCS codes to inpatient accounts and maintaining departmental databases.

The role requires AHIMA/AAPC credentials and RHIA/RHIT or CIC certification, with Epic and 3M-360 coding tools advantageous. Qualifications include an AHIMA/AAPC coding program completion and an associate degree in Health Information Management.