Remote Senior Inpatient Coding Specialist

AdventHealth; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks an experienced medical coder to contribute to patient care through accurate documentation and coding. You'll work in a dynamic environment, engage with a diverse healthcare team, and be rewarded from day one with benefits including paid time off and career development opportunities. Join us at AdventHealth, where your coding expertise can make an impactful difference in patient care.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years inpatient hospital coding experience.
• Certification required: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CIC.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and interpret clinical documentation for coding.
• Communicate with healthcare personnel regarding documentation needs.
• Apply various coding systems impacting clinical quality.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Pathophysiology

Education

High school diploma and coding education

Medical coding certificate program or 2-year HIM program

Job description

Employer Industry: Healthcare

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Benefits from Day One, including paid days off and career development opportunities
- Opportunity to work in a major tertiary facility serving Southeast, Caribbean, and South America
- Contribute to a community-focused organization that values holistic care and personal growth
- Engage in a supportive work environment with a purpose-minded team
- Chance to utilize and enhance coding expertise and leadership skills

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Review, analyze, and interpret clinical documentation to apply appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS coding
- Verify CAC codes and ensure diagnostic and procedure codes are supported by clinical documentation
- Communicate effectively with physicians and allied health personnel regarding documentation needs
- Discuss optimization and documentation issues with physicians to ensure accurate coding and reimbursement
- Apply various coding systems while understanding their impact on clinical quality and reimbursement

What is Required (Qualifications):
- High school diploma and two years of coding education (medical coding certificate program or 2-year HIM program)
- Minimum of five (5) years of inpatient hospital coding experience, including specialized coding skills
- Certification required: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CIC
- Proficiency in medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, and pathophysiology
- Thorough understanding of Official Coding Guidelines and medical necessity

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience in specialized coding areas such as cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, and trauma surgery
- Leadership experience or mentorship capabilities within a coding team

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