Remote Inpatient Coder VI AHIMA-Certified

Franciscan Health; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Health is seeking a Coder VI Specialist - Hospital Inpatient who analyzes ICD-10 codes suggested by AI-assisted coding software to ensure alignment with coding guidelines and EMR documentation. The candidate collaborates to determine the most accurate DRG and abstracts key data for billing and analysis.

Responsibilities include reviewing inpatient records, ensuring coding accuracy, and participating in performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED - Required.
• 2 years Coding - Required.
• CCS certification from AHIMA - Required.
• RHIT/RHIA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and code hospital inpatient records to assign ICD diagnosis, procedure codes, and modifiers.
• Meet coding accuracy and production standards and demonstrate knowledge of coding guidelines and medical terminology.
• Notify coding leadership of trends for education and feedback to physicians and departments.
• Identify and enter data elements for abstracting to support billing and data analysis.
• Serve as a Superuser and assist with system testing and provide back-up to coding reimbursement specialist.

Skills

Coding experience

Education

CCS, Certified Coding Specialist

RHIT, Registered Health Information Technician

RHIA, Registered Health Information Administrator

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Franciscan Health is seeking a Coder VI Specialist - Hospital Inpatient who analyzes ICD-10 codes suggested by AI-assisted coding software to ensure alignment with coding guidelines and EMR documentation. The candidate collaborates to determine the most accurate DRG and abstracts key data for billing and analysis.

Responsibilities include reviewing inpatient records, ensuring coding accuracy, and participating in performance improvement initiatives.