Remote Inpatient Coder III - ICD-10 Expert

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics seeks an experienced inpatient facility coder to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes for diagnoses and procedures based on medical records. The role requires five years in acute care coding and professional certifications.

You will use 3M 360, CAC, Epic, and related tools to ensure accurate coding, while maintaining compliance with UHDDS sequencing and DRG/APC guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a 2-year college or technical school curriculum in Health Information Management; a 4-year degree is preferred.
• Minimum of five years acute care hospital coding experience.
• RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CIC or COC certifications required or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Assigns correct ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes to diagnoses and procedures based on medical records.
• Code inpatient and outpatient records; outpatient coding includes at least four areas independently (ER, same-day surgery, observation, pain clinic, wound clinic, diagnostics, recurring accounts).
• Follow current coding guidelines to ensure consistent and accurate coding of data.
• Utilize 3M 360, CAC, Epic and other applications to ensure coding accuracy.
• Ensure provider documentation supports coding and reimbursement; request clarification when information is incomplete.
• Determine the sequence of diagnoses per UHDDS standards.
• Input abstract data and codes into computer systems for distribution to payers and regulators.
• Maintain knowledge of coding conventions and policies; maintain current knowledge of guidelines.

Skills

ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS knowledge

UHDDS sequencing

DRG/APC knowledge

Medical terminology

CPT/HCPCS coding

Documentation interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Health Information Management

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management (preferred)

Tools

3M 360

CAC

Epic

Job description

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics seeks an experienced inpatient facility coder to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes for diagnoses and procedures based on medical records. The role requires five years in acute care coding and professional certifications.

You will use 3M 360, CAC, Epic, and related tools to ensure accurate coding, while maintaining compliance with UHDDS sequencing and DRG/APC guidelines.