Senior Medical Coder, Inpatient

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a full-time Medical Coder to join their team remotely. This role involves accurately coding inpatient accounts for compliance and reimbursement while providing expertise on complex cases. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and relevant certifications, with a minimum of three years of experience in hospital coding.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding experience.
• Experience in inpatient coding at a Level 1 Trauma hospital.
• Certifications such as CCS, RHIT, RHIA, or CIC are required.

Responsibilities

• Codes hospital inpatient accounts for reimbursement and compliance.
• Analyzes and codes complex inpatient cases like trauma and critical care.
• Collaborates with senior coders on complex cases.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Typing skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelor’s degree

ICD-10-CM and CPT training

CCS, RHIT, RHIA, or CIC certifications

Job description

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Company Description
The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community, and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women’s and children’s health, and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in Maryland. No organization offers the clinical variety, support, or professional growth opportunities that you’ll enjoy as a member of our team.

Job Description
FULL TIME REMOTE - Any state but California, Hawaii, or Canada

I. General Summary

• Under direct supervision, accurately codes hospital inpatient accounts for appropriate reimbursement, research, statistics, and compliance with federal and state regulations, following ICD-10-CM/PCS coding systems.

II. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following describe the general nature of work performed by personnel in this classification. They are not exhaustive.

• Serves as a clinical coding subject matter expert, analyzing and evaluating documentation issues with consultation from medical, clinical staff, and documentation specialists as needed.
• Analyzes, codes, and abstracts complex inpatient cases such as trauma, rehab, neurology, critical care, etc., ensuring accurate APR-DRG/SOI/ROM and POA assignment.
• Collaborates with senior coders and other staff, sharing coding information and advising on complex cases.

III. Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent; formal ICD-10-CM and CPT training preferred. Associates or Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of three years ICD-10-CM/PCS coding and abstracting experience at a Level 1 Trauma and Rehab hospital, or four years of inpatient coding experience.
• Certifications such as CCS, RHIT, RHIA, or CIC are required.

IV. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines; excellent customer service; familiarity with medical terminology; computer literacy; typing skills.

Additional Information

All information will be kept confidential per EEO guidelines.

Compensation:
Pay Range: $31.4 - $42.57

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Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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