Senior Inpatient Coder

DaMar Staffing; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is seeking an experienced inpatient coder who will serve as the senior member of the corporate coding team. You will provide timely and accurate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding for reimbursement and statistical purposes, and act as a liaison between coders and the CDS team on documentation issues.

The role requires 5 years of inpatient coding experience and DRG analysis, with an Associate’s in HIM (Bachelor’s preferred).

Qualifications

• 5 Years Coding - Inpatient Required.
• Diagnosis-Related Group Analysis Required.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS coding for inpatient records.
• Perform DRG assignment and abstraction of medical records.
• Coordinate with CDS team and coders to resolve documentation issues.
• Review SMART accounts daily as assigned.

Skills

Inpatient coding

DRG assignment

ICD-10-CM/PCS

Medical records abstraction

Team liaison

Education

Associate's Degree Health Information Management

Bachelor's Degree Health Information Management

Job description

Overview

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.

Eligible remote states include NC, FL, GA, SC, SD, TN, TX and VA.

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 Required


• Or Registered Health Information Administrator Required


• Or Certified Professional Coder Required


• Or Certified Coding Specialist Required


• Or Certified Outpatient Coder Required

Education

• Associate's Degree Health Information Management Required


• Bachelor's Degree Health Information Management Preferred

Experience

• 5 Years Coding - Inpatient Required


• Diagnosis-Related Group Analysis Required