SR. INPATIENT CODER (FULL TIME REMOTE - Any state but California, Hawaii or Canada)

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); Remote; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a skilled Clinical Coder to join their team. This role involves accurately coding inpatient accounts to ensure proper reimbursement and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of ICD-10 coding, and the ability to work under pressure. With a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, you will be a vital part of a dynamic team that supports high-quality patient care. If you are passionate about coding and eager to make an impact in a leading medical system, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS coding experience required.
• Certification as CCS, RHIT, RHIA, or CIC is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Code hospital inpatient accounts for reimbursement and compliance.
• Analyze and abstract complex inpatient cases using ICD-10 nomenclature.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Medical coding software

Job description

I. General Summary

Under direct supervision, accurately codes hospital inpatient accounts for the purpose of appropriate reimbursement, research, statistics and compliance to federal and state regulations in accordance with established ICD-10-CM/PCS coding classification systems.

II. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

• Serves as a clinical coding subject matter expert, and utilizes critical thinking to analyze and evaluate documentation issues with consultation from the medical and clinical staff, and clinical documentation specialists as needed.
• Analyzes, codes and abstracts complex inpatient cases such as trauma, rehab, neurology, critical care, etc. utilizing the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS nomenclature to ensure accurate APR-DRG/SOI/ROM and POA assignment.
• Collaborates with other senior coders (and the other coding staff) with sharing coding information and providing coding advice to colleagues regarding complex cases to be coded.

III. Education and Experience

• High School graduate or equivalent. Formal ICD-10-CM and CPT training Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS coding and abstracting experience with at a Level 1 Trauma and Rehab hospital or 4 years of experience with coding inpatient hospital medical records required.
• One of the following required: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC).

IV. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and organizational skills; filing systems; ability to prioritize workloads; meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure; excellent customer service skills; general office procedures; ability to problem solve and work with minimal supervision; familiar with basic medical terminology; computer experience; typing ability.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $31.4-$42.57
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide