Medical Records Inpatient Coding Specialist (Remote)

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital seeks a Medical Records Coding Specialist to manage coding tasks, ensure compliance, and train new coders. This remote position requires an Associate's degree and certification, along with four years of inpatient coding experience. Join a diverse team committed to quality care and impactful contributions.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Child care and student loan subsidies

Generous time off

403(b) plan and pension

Tuition reimbursement

License and certification reimbursement

Cell phone discounts

Discounted T-pass rates

Qualifications

• Two years of occupationally specific education or an Associate's degree.
• Current certification by AHIMA as a CCS or RHIT with CCS.
• Four years of inpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital.

Responsibilities

• Abstracting, sequencing, and assigning diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Assisting with billing rejection audits and addressing case-mix/billing questions.
• Training new personnel in coding procedures.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT4 coding

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Quality control audits

Education

Associate's degree

Occupationally specific education

Job description

Job Posting Description

At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

Position: Medical Records Coding Specialist

The Medical Records Coding Specialist will be responsible for:

1. Abstracting, sequencing, and assigning diagnosis and procedure codes according to ICD-10-CM coding conventions and UHDDS definitions. Assigning CPT4 procedure codes following the appropriate guidelines, and diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) using specialized computer software. Generating coding worksheets and filing them in the medical record as required by hospital policy.
2. Performing specialized and technical coding, assisting with billing rejection audits, and addressing case-mix/billing questions.
3. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of regulatory and compliance issues related to coding, documentation, and billing.
4. Communicating with physicians to clarify diagnoses/procedures and sequencing of diagnoses.
5. Following up on outstanding, uncoded, and incomplete charts, and performing periodic quality control audits.
6. Assisting with coder education, training, and reviewing work of new coders for quality and accuracy.
7. Providing leadership in decision-making and prioritization in the absence of the supervisor, and monitoring daily activities to meet billing deadlines.
8. Training new personnel in coding procedures.

Qualifications:

• Two years of occupationally specific education or an Associate's degree.
• Four years of inpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital.
• Current certification by AHIMA as a CCS or RHIT with CCS.
• This position is remote, with the exception of CA applicants.

Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and benefits, including flexible schedules, health, vision, and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous time off, 403(b) plan, pension, tuition reimbursement, license and certification reimbursement, cell phone discounts, and discounted T-pass rates. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

Additional Requirements:

• All employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, unless eligible for a medical or religious exemption.

Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.