Inpatient Hospital Coder - Remote

Albany Medical Center; United States; Remote; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Remote / Fully Remote

Flexible scheduling

No relocation required

Technology and support provided for a0

Job summary

Albany Med Health System is seeking an Inpatient Hospital Coder to apply ICD-10-CM/PCS coding for inpatient services. This fully remote role requires 2+ years inpatient coding experience and AHIMA/AAPC certification preferred.

Responsibilities include accurate coding to maximize reimbursement, querying providers when documentation is unclear, and complying with coding rules and HIPAA. Flexible scheduling and no relocation needed.

Qualifications

• Inpatient Coding Experience 2+ years preferred.
• High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required.
• Prior hospital/inpatient coding experience - preferred.
• Prior experience with 3M 360 and EPIC system - preferred.
• Applicants must score 80% or above on assessment; new coders considered.
• Coding certification / credential through AHIMA or AAPC and in good standing - required.

Responsibilities

• Use a computerized encoding system to assign inpatient codes per ICD-10-CM/PCS.
• Support external reporting and reimbursement data elements with accurate coding.
• Query providers for clarification when documentation is incomplete or ambiguous.
• Demonstrate integrity and ethical coding practices.
• Advance coding knowledge through continuing education.
• Comply with internal coding policies and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Inpatient coding experience

ICD-10-CM/PCS knowledge

Attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal skills

Education

High School Diploma

AHIMA/AAPC coding certification

Tools

3M 360

EPIC system

Job description

Department/Unit:

Health Information Management

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$59,066.00 - $88,599.00

The Inpatient Hospital Coder applies skills and knowledge of currently mandated inpatient coding and classification systems, and official resources to select the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes (PCS), and other codes representing healthcare services. This position is responsible for selecting and sequencing the codes such that the organization receives the optimal reimbursement to which the facility is legally entitled, remembering that it is unethical and illegal to increase reimbursement by means that contradict requirements. This is a remote position.

Must have Inpatient Coding Experience

This position is fully remote.

Additionally:

• 100% Remote / Fully Remote
• Flexible scheduling
• No relocation required ,
• Technology and support provided for remote employees

Qualifications

• Inpatient Coding Experience 2+ years Preferred

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required

• Prior experience in hospital/inpatient medical coding - preferred

• Prior experience with 3M 360 and EPIC system - preferred

• Applicants must receive a score of 80% or above on assessment. Will consider new coders with a higher assessment score. (High proficiency)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. (High proficiency)

• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS Coding classification system and DRG’s.

• Detail-oriented and efficient while maintaining productivity.

• Coding certification / credential through AHIMA or AAPC and be in good standing. - required

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Use a computerized encoding system to facilitate accurate inpatient facility coding. Sequence diagnoses and procedures by following the ICD-10-CM/PCS, Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS), Medicare, Medicaid and other fiscal intermediary guidelines.

• Support the reporting of healthcare data elements (e.g. diagnoses and procedure codes, hospital acquired conditions, patient safety indicators) required for external reporting purposes (e.g. reimbursement, value based purchasing initiatives and other administrative uses, population health, quality and patient safety measurement, and research) completely and accurately, in accordance with regulatory and documentation standards and requirements, as well as all applicable official coding conventions, rules, and guidelines.

• Query the provider (physician or other qualified healthcare practitioner), whether verbal or written, for clarification and/or additional documentation when there is conflicting, incomplete, or ambiguous information in the health record regarding a significant reportable condition or procedure or other reportable data element dependent on health record documentation (e.g. present on admission indicators). Advance coding knowledge and practice through continuing education, including but not limited to meeting continuing education requirements.

• Demonstrate behavior that reflects integrity, shows a commitment to ethical and legal coding practices, and fosters trust in professional activities.

• Advances coding knowledge and practice through continuing education, including but not limited to meeting continuing education requirements.

• Utilizes official coding rules and guidelines apply the most accurate coding to represent that patient services on the hospital claim.

• Comply with comprehensive internal coding policies and procedures that are consistent with requirements.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes.

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.