Remote Inpatient Coder II: ICD-10 & PCS

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Corporate Revenue Cycle is seeking a Coder III to join our Coding Department. This is a work-from-home role, Monday through Friday during business hours, focusing on inpatient codes.

You will code all inpatient accounts, ICD-10-CM diagnoses, and PCS procedures after thorough chart review. Responsibilities include assigning principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures, ensuring accuracy with guidelines, and participating in monthly meetings to improve operations.

Qualifications

• Two years of hospital coding experience.
• Completed AHIMA or AACP-certified Coding program with relevant coursework.
• Inpatient coding knowledge including ICD-10-CM/PCS.
• Pharmacology & pathophysiology coursework as applicable.
• Experience with PCS codes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM and PCS codes.
• Verify codes by reviewing medical records in the EHR.
• Assign principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures per guidelines.
• Adhere to department policies and participate in coding meetings.
• Ensure coding accuracy and productivity within management standards.
• Abstract required information and ensure data accuracy in systems.
• Refer issues to coding or management for resolution.

Skills

Hospital coding experience

ICD-10-CM

PCS coding

Productivity standards

Query process

Education

AHIMA/AACP-certified Coding program

Anatomy and Physiology knowledge

Medical Terminology

Tools

Optum coding application

Job description

UPMC Corporate Revenue Cycle is seeking a Coder III to join our Coding Department. This is a work-from-home role, Monday through Friday during business hours, focusing on inpatient codes.

You will code all inpatient accounts, ICD-10-CM diagnoses, and PCS procedures after thorough chart review. Responsibilities include assigning principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures, ensuring accuracy with guidelines, and participating in monthly meetings to improve operations.