Senior Inpatient Coding Specialist - Remote

Talentify.io; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare services is seeking a skilled medical coder to analyze and code medical documentation accurately. The role offers a supportive community dedicated to compassionate care and professional growth, along with comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant coding experience, and strong medical terminology knowledge.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Employer-matched retirement funds

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of coding experience in acute care setting.
• Required certifications: RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CPC, or CIRCC.
• Strong understanding of coding standards and ethical practices.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze medical documentation for coding.
• Assign diagnoses and procedure codes per coding guidelines.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance coding practices.

Skills

Medical terminology

ICD-10-CM coding

HCPCS/CPT coding

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in Health Information Technology

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management

Tools

Advanced coding software

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

Employer Industry: Healthcare Services

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to competitive rates based on experience
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage starting on day one
- Generous paid time off (PTO) and tuition reimbursement
- Employer-matched retirement funds for eligible co-workers
- Opportunities for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Work in a supportive community dedicated to compassionate care and innovative procedures

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Review and analyze medical documentation for inpatient, outpatient, and professional services
- Assign diagnoses and procedure codes in accordance with physician records
- Adhere to the Standards of Ethical Coding set forth by the American Health Information Management Association
- Follow official coding guidelines to ensure compliance and accuracy
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance patient care and coding practices

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Minimum education: High school diploma
- At least 3 years of coding experience in ICD-10-CM and HCPCS/CPT coding in an acute care setting
- Required certifications: RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CPC, or CIRCC (must be obtained within 6 months of employment)
- Strong understanding of medical terminology and coding standards
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical coding practices

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Associate's degree from an accredited Health Information Technology program or Bachelor's degree from an accredited Health Information Management program
- Experience with advanced coding software and electronic health records (EHR)
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in coding practices
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills within a healthcare team
- Commitment to continuous education and professional development in coding

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