Medical Records Inpatient Coding Specialist (Remote)

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Medical Records Coding Specialist to join their remote team. This role involves abstracting and coding medical records, ensuring compliance with coding conventions, and collaborating with physicians. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in coding and a commitment to quality control. The organization values diversity and offers a supportive environment where your contributions can make a significant impact. Enjoy competitive compensation and a range of benefits including flexible schedules, tuition reimbursement, and generous time off.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Insurance

Child care

Student loan subsidies

Generous time off

403(b) plan

Pension

Tuition reimbursement

License reimbursement

Cell phone discounts

Qualifications

• Two years of specific education or an Associate's degree required.
• Four years of acute care hospital inpatient coding experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Abstract and assign diagnosis and procedure codes according to guidelines.
• Review billing rejection audits and assist with coder training.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT4 procedure coding

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Communication with physicians

Quality control audits

Education

Associate's degree

Occupationally specific education

Tools

Specialized coding software

Job description

At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

Job Description

The Medical Records Coding Specialist will be responsible for:

1. Abstracting, sequencing, and assigning diagnosis and procedure codes according to ICD-10-CM coding conventions and UHDDS definitions. Assigning CPT4 procedure codes following guidelines, and DRGs using specialized software. Generating coding worksheets and filing them as per hospital policy.
2. Performing specialized coding, reviewing billing rejection audits, and addressing questions from the billing department.
3. Maintaining current knowledge of regulatory and compliance issues related to coding, documentation, and billing.
4. Communicating with physicians to clarify diagnoses and procedures.
5. Following up on incomplete charts and conducting quality control audits.
6. Assisting with coder education, training, and reviewing work of new coders for quality and accuracy.
7. Providing leadership in decision-making and prioritization in the absence of the supervisor.
8. Training new personnel in coding procedures.

Qualifications

• Two years of occupationally specific education or an Associate's degree.
• Four years of acute care hospital inpatient coding experience.
• Current AHIMA certification as a CCS or RHIT with CCS.
• This position is remote, with CA residents eligible to apply.

Additional Information

Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and benefits including flexible schedules, insurance, child care, student loan subsidies, generous time off, 403(b) plan, pension, tuition reimbursement, license and certification reimbursement, cell phone discounts, and discounted T-pass rates. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

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All employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, unless eligible for exemption.

Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.