Medical Coder: Inpatient & Outpatient Reimbursement

Salina Regional Health Center, Inc.; Salina, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Salina Regional Health Center, Inc. seeks a dedicated Medical Coder to ensure accurate and timely coding of demographic and diagnostic information for data retrieval and reimbursement across acute inpatient and outpatient records.

The role involves retrospective coding using ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT and HCPCS, monitoring DRG inquiries, and facilitating timely claim submission. Associates degree preferred; five years of hospital coding experience is required; day shift, full-time.

Qualifications

• Five years coding experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and timely submission of demographic and diagnostic information for data retrieval and reimbursement.
• Retrospective coding of diagnosis and procedures for all acute, inpatient and/or outpatient records.
• Monitor KFMC DRG inquiries and follow-up as needed.
• Assign codes using ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT and HCPCS as appropriate.
• Assist with monitoring completion of final diagnoses to facilitate timely claim submission.
• Physician queries for contradicting or unclear documentation.

Skills

Coding experience

Education

Associates degree in Health Information Science

Job description

Salina Regional Health Center, Inc. seeks a dedicated Medical Coder to ensure accurate and timely coding of demographic and diagnostic information for data retrieval and reimbursement across acute inpatient and outpatient records.

The role involves retrospective coding using ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT and HCPCS, monitoring DRG inquiries, and facilitating timely claim submission. Associates degree preferred; five years of hospital coding experience is required; day shift, full-time.