Remote Inpatient Coder I (HIM)

Penn Medicine; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking an HIM Inpatient Coding Specialist Level I to review medical records, select principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures, and analyze DRGs to maximize compliant reimbursement across UPHS facilities. You will enter coded data into EPIC, query physicians when documentation is unclear, and contribute to timely billing, while maintaining accuracy targets and continuing education.

Qualified candidates have CCS certification, HS diploma, inpatient coding experience;

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• Previous inpatient coding experience or training required.
• CCS certification required; RHIA/RHIT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient records by reviewing medical records and selecting principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures.
• Analyze DRG assignments to ensure appropriate reimbursement.
• Enter coded data into EPIC for timely billing and maintain accuracy.
• Query physicians for clarification when documentation is unclear.

Education

Bachelor's Degree Health Information Management or related field

RHIA/RHIT preferred

CCS certification required

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking an HIM Inpatient Coding Specialist Level I to review medical records, select principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures, and analyze DRGs to maximize compliant reimbursement across UPHS facilities. You will enter coded data into EPIC, query physicians when documentation is unclear, and contribute to timely billing, while maintaining accuracy targets and continuing education.

Qualified candidates have CCS certification, HS diploma, inpatient coding experience;