Inpatient Coding Lead & Educator (RHIT/CCS)

Tenet Healthcare; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in Dallas, TX seeks a Corporate Coding Coordinator to code inpatient accounts in line with ICD-10-CM/PCS under supervision. You will assist the Corporate Coding Manager with second level reviews and educate coders on correct coding practices.

Qualifications include an Associate's Degree in Health Information Management, RHIT or CCS, 3-5 years of acute hospital coding, MS Office proficiency, and strong analytical ability to review coding reports and take action.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Health Information Management is required.
• RHIT or CCS certification is required.
• 3-5 years acute hospital coding experience.
• MS Office suite proficiency and ability to analyze reports.

Responsibilities

• Performs second level coder reviews on accounts escalated from audits.
• Provides coding education and guidance based on second level reviews.
• Assists coding manager with coder questions, reviews, and inquiries.
• Codes inpatient accounts when coverage is needed.
• Monitors and assists with DNFC management to goals.
• Attends Tenet coding educations and maintains coding credentials.

Skills

Analytical ability to review coding

Education

Associate's Degree in Health Information Management

RHIT

CCS

Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Tenet Healthcare in Dallas, TX seeks a Corporate Coding Coordinator to code inpatient accounts in line with ICD-10-CM/PCS under supervision. You will assist the Corporate Coding Manager with second level reviews and educate coders on correct coding practices.

Qualifications include an Associate's Degree in Health Information Management, RHIT or CCS, 3-5 years of acute hospital coding, MS Office proficiency, and strong analytical ability to review coding reports and take action.