Inpatient Coding Specialist

Lehighbar; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehighbar is looking for an IP Coding Specialist who will provide accurate CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 coding across multiple specialties. As a crucial member of the coding team, you will work independently from home while ensuring compliance with coding standards.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience and CCS certification. Candidates must possess advanced knowledge of EMR and billing systems and be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Must be certified through AAPC or AHIMA.
• Minimum of 2 years of coding experience required.
• Advanced working knowledge of systems such as EMR and Billing.

Responsibilities

• Provide coding services for CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 coding.
• Perform analysis of medical records for coding assignment.
• Maintain quality and productivity standards.

Skills

Certified through AAPC or AHIMA

2 years of coding experience

Proficient in Excel (basic formulas, pivot tables)

Proficient in Outlook (email management)

Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10-CM

Education

CCS Certification

Job description

IP Coding Specialist are an important part of the Team at CorroHealth. The Coding Team Member will provide CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM coding for 4 or more specialties for one or more clients, facility, or multiple facilities or clients. The IP Coding Specialist will be an Inpatient coder or could be asked to help out and coder other chart types.

Team Member must be able to work from home and be independent in their coding skills.

• Provide various components of coding services to support our clients.
• Perform accurate analysis of medical records to obtain necessary information for the appropriate sequencing and assignment of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Recognize critical care cases by patient acuity.
• Code surgical procedures typical of an ER setting to capture additional revenue when appropriate.
• Apply ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes to the highest level of specificity available.
• Accurately apply diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT®, and HCPCS.
• Interpret coding guidelines for accurate code assignment.
• Identify the importance of documentation on code assignment and the subsequent reimbursement impact.
• Must maintain quality and productivity standards.
• Communicate with clients in a professional manner that fosters an excellent working relationship to support the company and its business interests.
• May assist Leadership, or Lead Coding Specialist, with reports as needed.
• Potential opportunity to begin helping with auditing.
• Align conduct with AHIMA's Standards of Ethical Coding and the Company’s Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and support the Company’s Ethics and Compliance Program.
• Comply with all internal policies and procedures.
• All Coders must maintain at least one credential either through AAPC or AHIMA.
• Actively participate in Company provided training and education.
• Ensure individual compliance with all privacy and security rules and regulations and commit to the protection of all Company confidential information, including but not limited to, Personal Health Information.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• All coders MUST be certified through either the AAPC or AHIMA.
• CCS Certification is required
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Must have advanced working knowledge and experience with systems such as EMR, Billing, etc.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft programs like Excel and Outlook. Examples include:
• Excel you should be able to open and add to a spreadsheet, perform basic formulas like adding or multiplying, and create a basic pivot table.
• Outlook you should be able to manage emails and schedule and attend meetings.
• Must have current coding materials such as CPT and ICD-10-CM coding references.
• Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required.
• Will be required to maintain an ongoing productivity level and accuracy rate of 95% or higher.
• Will be required to maintain an ongoing quality score of 95% or higher.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and written.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by Leadership Team Member.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Note: The essential duties and responsibilities below are intended to describe the general duties and responsibilities of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. This position may perform all or most of the primary duties listed below. Specific tasks, responsibilities or competencies may be documented in the Team Member’s performance objectives as outlined by the Team Member’s immediate Leadership Team Member.

Physical Demands

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as described.
Regular eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity is required to operate office equipment. The ability to perform work at a computer terminal for 6-8 hours a day and function in an environment with constant interruptions is required. At times, Team Members are subject to sitting for prolonged periods. Infrequently, Team Member must be able to lift and move material weighing up to 20 lbs. Team Member may experience elevated levels of stress during periods of increased activity and with work entailing multiple deadlines.

A job description is only intended as a guideline and is only part of the Team Member’s function. The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that the essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.