Inpatient Coding Specialist

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Required skills

ICD-10-CM/PCS
DRG
3M Encoder
TruCode Encoder
UHDDS
RHIA
RHIT
CCS

Role summary

This remote Inpatient Coding Specialist position involves coding inpatient medical records using ICD-10-CM/PCS and DRG assignment according to regulatory guidelines and best practices. The role requires abstracting key data, ensuring accurate reimbursement and DRG assignment using 3M and/or TruCode encoders, and writing appropriate queries. The specialist must meet productivity and accuracy standards, complete required education, and continually improve coding skills. This is a remote, work-from-home position requiring an independent and focused individual.

* This is a remote/work from home position * Overview Codes all requested Inpatient medical records using the most accurate and appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS and DRG assignment in accordance with regulatory coding guidelines, best practices in the industry and HIA policy and procedures. Abstract key data required from the medical information consistent with UHDDS requirements, other regulatory and best practices. The coder will meet specified productivity and accuracy standards.
Responsibilities

Codes all requested Inpatient records using the most accurate and appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS and DRG assignment in accordance with coding guidelines.
Abstracts, codes and assigns necessary demographic and clinical data elements required
Uses 3M and/or TruCode encoder to ensure appropriate reimbursement and accurate DRG & MSDRG assignment.
Writes appropriate, non-leading queries.
Maintains quality and productivity according to client requirements.
Completes all education as required within established deadlines.
Commits to continually improving his/her coding skills by actively participating in all education sessions.
Reports to the Director of Coding Services

Qualifications

RHIA, RHIT, or CCS
Minimum 3 years inpatient coding experience in an acute care facility.
I-10-CM/PCS proficient
Computer proficiency, able to research coding questions and utilize HIA’s internal educational resources.
High Speed Internet via Cable (no Satellite or wireless cell based)
Independent, focused individual able to work remotely.

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