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Hospital Inpatient Coder

Location

United States

Posted

83 days ago

Salary

$56K - $94K / year

Seniority

Senior

High School5 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglish

Job Description

Hospital Inpatient Coder

Guidehouse

• Review clinical documentation and diagnostic results to extract data • Apply appropriate ICD-10 and PCS Diagnosis codes, along with CPT/HCPCS codes • Maintain a working knowledge of ICD-9-10 PCS and CPT coding principles • Assure all services documented in the patient’s chart are coded appropriately • Achieve and maintain 95% accuracy in coding and maintain high productivity standards • Seek proper documentation when services/diagnoses are not documented appropriately

Job Requirements

  • High School Diploma (Relevant experience may be substituted for formal education)
  • 5+ years Medical Coding experience
  • CCS, CPC, RHIT or RHIA Certification from AHIMA or CIC required
  • Must have experience working in systems such as EPIC and 3M
  • Must have advanced knowledge of Coding clinics ICD-10-CM and PCS
  • Must maintain certification while employed
  • Previous experience working with CDI and physician queries (Nice to Have)
  • Strong knowledge and application of Government and other payer guidelines as they relate to compliant coding
  • Working knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology as well as Medical Terminology (Nice to Have)

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life
  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
  • Skills Development & Certifications
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

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