Inpatient Corporate Coding Coordinator - Remote based in US

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

Who We Are

We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community.

Overview

We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community.

Our Story

We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care. We have a rich history at Tenet. There are so many stories of compassionate care; so many "firsts" in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and community need. Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of others.

Our Impact Today

Today, we are leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions. Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions. Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day.

Job Summary

Under general supervision and with aid of Official Coding Guidelines, the Corporate Coding Coordinator codes diagnoses and procedures of inpatient accounts according to ICD-10-CM/PCS. The Corporate Coding Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Corporate Coding Manager with second level coding reviews and educates coders on correct coding. Assists the coding department with coding questions, reviews, or inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Performs second level coder reviews on accounts that are sent back from Revint, Iodine, coding audits, and coding/billing editor.
• Provides coders with education and guidance on correct coding based on second level reviews.
• Assists coding manager and coding department with coder questions, coding reviews, and coding inquiries. Codes inpatient accounts when coverage is needed.
• Monitors and assists coding manager with DNFC management to goals.
• Attends Tenet coding educations and maintains coding credentials.

Qualifications

Required:

• Associates Degree in Health Information Management
• RHIT or CCS
• 3-5 years acute hospital coding experience
• Skilled and working knowledge of MS Office suite
• Ability to analyze coding related reports and take action

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management
• RHIA and CCS
• 5 plus years' experience in a large, complex, multi-system acute care hospital organization

A pre-employment coding proficiency assessment will be administered.

Compensation

• Pay: $30.00-$45.00 per hour. Compensation depends on location, qualifications, and experience.
• Position may be eligible for a signing bonus for qualified new hires, subject to employment status.
• Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• The following benefits are available, subject to employment status:
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, AD&D, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave)
• Discretionary 401k match
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.
• Paid sick leave and other leave benefits are provided in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Careers at Tenet

At Tenet Healthcare, the heart of what we do centers on caring with compassion, which ultimately creates a bond between our caregivers and patients. Everyone contributes to these moments, whether providing care directly or supporting those who do.

As an organization, we provide employees with resources, tools and support to serve our patients and customers in the best way possible. We also take care of one another, helping team members further develop their career pathways and maximize their potential.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.