Senior Inpatient Surgical Coder — ICD-10/PCS Expert

Corporate; Florida; Sur place; USD 37 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Benefits from Day One

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Résumé du poste

AdventHealth in Florida seeks an experienced inpatient coder to assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for complex records, ensuring accurate DRG assignments and compliance with IPPS and CMS guidelines.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to documentation quality, and collaboration with CDI and coding teams. A high school diploma is required, with 4+ years of acute care coding experience and CCS/RHIA/RHIT/CPC certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret clinical documentation and its impact on coding and DRG assignment.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM coding, low acuity procedures, and inpatient reimbursement (IPPS).
• Understanding of CDI processes and documentation requirements.
• Ability to identify coding and documentation risks.
• Ability to write compliant queries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration across clinical, CDI, and coding teams.

Responsabilités

• Assigns ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for inpatient surgical and procedure-based records.
• Ensures accurate DRG assignment reflecting procedures performed and patient acuity.
• Reviews documentation to validate procedural coding, sequencing, and clinical alignment.
• Maintains productivity and turnaround time standards to support DNFB reduction and revenue cycle performance.
• Applies coding guidelines, regulatory requirements (IPPS, CMS) and payer rules to ensure compliant coding practices.
• Identifies documentation gaps related to procedures and collaborates with CDI for clarification when appropriate.
• Incorporates audit findings and education into daily coding practice to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Reviews documentation to identify MCC/CC capture opportunity.
• Participate in quality reviews and respond to audit feedback and performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintains knowledge of coding updates, PCS guidelines, and regulatory changes.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Connaissances

ICD-10-CM coding

ICD-10-PCS coding

DRG assignment

Documentation interpretation

Analytical/problem-solving

Communication across teams

Formation

High School Grad or Equiv

Description du poste

AdventHealth in Florida seeks an experienced inpatient coder to assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for complex records, ensuring accurate DRG assignments and compliance with IPPS and CMS guidelines.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to documentation quality, and collaboration with CDI and coding teams. A high school diploma is required, with 4+ years of acute care coding experience and CCS/RHIA/RHIT/CPC certifications preferred.