Senior Coder, Inpatient

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Senior Inpatient Coder to join their dedicated team. This role is crucial for ensuring timely and accurate coding and DRG assignment, which are essential for reimbursement and quality healthcare delivery. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in coding and a strong understanding of medical records. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care by providing accurate coding and serving as a liaison between teams. This position offers a chance to work in a supportive environment that values community health and well-being.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in inpatient coding and DRG analysis.
• Registered Health Information Technician or similar certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate ICD-10 coding for reimbursement and statistical purposes.
• Act as a liaison between coders and the CDS team on documentation issues.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

ICD-10-PCS coding

DRG assignment

Medical record abstraction

Documentation review

Education

Associate's Degree in Health Information Management

Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management or Related Field

Job description

Overview

The Inpatient Coder Sr serves as the senior member of the corporate coding team by providing extensive knowledge for timely and accurate coding and DRG assignment. Performs the function of coding, DRG assignment, collection of predefined indicators, and abstracting medical records. Provides timely and accurate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for reimbursement and specific information for statistical purposes. Serves as a liaison between coders and CDS team on coding and documentation issues. Reviews SMART accounts on a daily basis as assigned.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Registered Health Information Technician or Registered Health Information Administrator or Certified Coding Associate or Certified Professional Coder or Certified Coding Specialist Required

Education

Associate's Degree in Health Information Management Required - And Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management or Related Field Preferred

Experience

5 Years Coding - Inpatient and Diagnosis-Related Group Analysis Required