Senior Inpatient Coder Specialist - Remote

Advocate Health; Accident (AR); A distancia; USD 46.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Family benefits

Retirement plans with employer match

Educational assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Advocate Health is seeking an experienced inpatient coder for the 10407 Enterprise Revenue Cycle - Coding Production Operations. The role involves reviewing inpatient documentation and assigning accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes in a high-volume setting.

The position requires 7+ years inpatient coding experience, a coding certification (AAPC/AHIMA), and an Associate degree in Health Information Management. Remote work from approved states may be possible.

Formación

• This role requires an Associate's Degree in Health Information Management or related field with coding certification.
• Coding Certification from AAPC or AHIMA is required.
• Minimum 7 years inpatient coding experience in acute care with revenue cycle exposure.

Responsabilidades

• Review complex inpatient documentation to assign codes using ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS.
• Ensure correct code selection per Official Coding Guidelines and regulations.
• Code high-dollar and long-stay cases for all patient types.
• Maintain knowledge of CPT and HCPCS updates and coding clinics.
• Collaborate with CDI and Quality teams to align DRGs.
• Communicate with clinicians on disease processes for accurate coding.
• Participate in payer audits and coding-related meetings.

Conocimientos

ICD/CPT/HCPCS

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Organization

Analytical skills

Independent judgment

Deadline adherence

Educación

Associate's Degree in Health Information Management

Herramientas

EMR systems

CAC software

Office software

Descripción del empleo

Advocate Health is seeking an experienced inpatient coder for the 10407 Enterprise Revenue Cycle - Coding Production Operations. The role involves reviewing inpatient documentation and assigning accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes in a high-volume setting.

The position requires 7+ years inpatient coding experience, a coding certification (AAPC/AHIMA), and an Associate degree in Health Information Management. Remote work from approved states may be possible.