Remote Inpatient Coding Specialist, Advanced MS-DRG Expert

BayCare Health System; South Carolina; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare Health System seeks an experienced inpatient coder to analyze multi-day, multi-specialty documentation and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes. You will work with physicians and the Clinical Documentation Specialist Team to ensure accurate MS-DRG assignments and PSI/HAC reviews.

Mentoring junior coders and collaborating with Quality and Medical Staff are key aspects of this role. A strong Health IT background, CCS or RHIT certification, and multiple inpatient coding years are required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Acute Care experience.
• 3 years of inpatient coding experience.
• HS or GED plus an associates degree.
• CCS or RHIT certifications.
• Health Information Technology background.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes multi-day, multi-specialty inpatient documentation to assign ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS codes.
• Assigns MS-DRG and reviews with Patient Safety and Hospital-Acquired Conditions guidance.
• Mentors and trains Coder I/II/III and clinical practice students.
• Coordinates with Clinical Documentation Specialist Team and Quality Department for accurate coding.

Education

HS Graduate or Equivalent GED

Associates Degree

Associates - Health Information Technology

Associates - Health Information Technology

Certified Coding Specialist

RHIT (Health Information)

CCS (Coding)

Job description

BayCare Health System seeks an experienced inpatient coder to analyze multi-day, multi-specialty documentation and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes. You will work with physicians and the Clinical Documentation Specialist Team to ensure accurate MS-DRG assignments and PSI/HAC reviews.

Mentoring junior coders and collaborating with Quality and Medical Staff are key aspects of this role. A strong Health IT background, CCS or RHIT certification, and multiple inpatient coding years are required.