Senior Inpatient ICD-10 Coder – Oncology Focus

Moffitt Cancer Center; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center is hiring a Hospital Inpatient Coder Senior to apply ICD-10-CM/PCS coding expertise for complex inpatient services. You will review records, clarify documentation through queries, and ensure accurate MS-DRG assignment in line with CMS and NCHS guidelines.

You will act as a subject matter expert, assist less-experienced colleagues, and participate in training and special projects from the Mid Revenue Cycle leadership.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of the effect of data quality on prospective payment, utilization, and reimbursement from multiple medical specialties.
• Experience in coding hospital inpatient electronic medical records.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with automated patient care and coding systems.
• Competence with MS Office software- Extensive knowledge of AHA coding clinic guidelines, ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines, MSDRGs, APRDRGs, CMS guidelines, NCHS.

Responsibilities

• Apply extensive knowledge to assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes for complex inpatient services.
• Review and interpret inpatient records to abstract data per policies.
• Clarify physician documentation via facility query processes.
• Serve as SME on the team and mentor less experienced members.
• Train and onboard new staff and participate in special projects led by Mid Revenue Cycle leadership.

Skills

ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS coding

MS-DRG/APRDRG

Query/audit and documentation accuracy

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Five years hospital inpatient coding experience

Certifications: CCS, CPC, COC, CCS-P, RHIT, RHIA, CIC

Associate's Degree in healthcare or related field

Tools

N/A

Job description

Moffitt Cancer Center is hiring a Hospital Inpatient Coder Senior to apply ICD-10-CM/PCS coding expertise for complex inpatient services. You will review records, clarify documentation through queries, and ensure accurate MS-DRG assignment in line with CMS and NCHS guidelines.

You will act as a subject matter expert, assist less-experienced colleagues, and participate in training and special projects from the Mid Revenue Cycle leadership.