Remote - Hospital Inpatient Coder III

Emory; Peachtree Corners (GA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking an experienced Hospital Inpatient Coder III for a remote role. The coder will apply ICD-9/10 coding to inpatient encounters, work with physicians and CDI staff, and ensure accurate DRG extraction for data warehouses and reporting.

The role requires 5 years of inpatient/outpatient acute care coding, MS-DRGs expertise, proficiency evaluation, and strong knowledge of medical terminology and pharmacology. Remote work is available for eligible US locations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years inpatient and outpatient coding experience in an acute care environment.
• Must complete coding proficiency evaluation. Extensive knowledge of MS-DRGs, disease processes, clinical pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-9 and/or ICD-10 codes to inpatient encounters with high accuracy based on Official Coding Conventions and AHA Coding Clinic.
• Collaborate with physicians, clinical documentation improvement specialists, quality, and patient finance staff.
• Contribute to billing, research, internal and external reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure DRG accuracy and extract core data into HIM abstracting system and data warehouse.
• Support data for patient acuity, severity of illness, and quality outcomes.

Skills

Inpatient coding

Outpatient coding

MS-DRGs knowledge

Medical terminology

Clinical pharmacology

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Be inspired. Be valued. Belong. At Emory Healthcare

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoingmentorshipand leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be.We provide:

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs

• Family-focused benefits

• Wellness incentives

• Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs

• And more

LOCATION:

Remote

This position is remote; however, applicants must be physically located and authorized to work in one of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, New Hamsphire, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylavnia, South Caroline, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The Hospital Inpatient Coder III uses clinical coding knowledge based on the Official Coding Conventions guidelines and AHA Coding Clinic, to assign ICD-9 and/or ICD-10 codes to the highest level of accuracy for each inpatient encounter.
• Works closely with physicians, clinical documentation improvement specialist, quality, and patient finance staff.
• Plays a key role in billing, research, internal and external reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensures accuracy of DRGs and appropriate extraction of core data into HIM abstracting system to data warehouse repository.
• Facilitates accurate data for patient acuity, severity of illness, and quality outcomes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years inpatient and outpatient coding experience in an acute care environment.
• Must complete coding proficiency evaluation. Extensive knowledge and understanding of MS-DRGs, disease process, clinical pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks;

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting ; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation ; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.