Inpatient Coding Specialist

Medical Billing and CodingMedical Billing and CodingFull TimeRemoteMid LevelTeam 10,001+H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Ohio

Posted

66 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Mid Level

Associate Degree2 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Inpatient Coding Specialist

University Hospitals

• Responsible for accurately and timely coding of inpatient medical records following established coding, CMS regulations and hospital guidelines. • Reviews low to moderate complex medical records to assign diagnostic ICD-10-CM and or ICD-10-PCS codes according to established coding, CMS, and hospital guidelines (95%) • Maintains productivity and quality rate according to established standards. • Works within UH billing time frames. • Maintains coding knowledge and skills via written coding resources, clinical information and educational webinars. • Follows facility query policy and CDI reconciliation process. • Collaborates with and supports the Clinical Documentation Integrity Team. • Demonstrates effective time management skills by completing assignments within time constraints and calendar schedule.

Job Requirements

  • Associate's Degree preferably in HIM (Required)
  • Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
  • 1+ years Of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding experience (Preferred)
  • 2 years of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding experience (Required for a Coding Specialist II)
  • Medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology knowledge. (Required proficiency)
  • Detail-oriented and organized, have excellent time-management skills, and have good analytical and problem solving ability. (Required proficiency)
  • Notable client service, communication, presentation and relationship building skills. (Required proficiency)
  • Ability to function independently and as a team player in a fast-paced, demanding work environment. (Required proficiency)
  • Must have strong written and verbal communication skills. (Required proficiency)
  • Demonstrated ability to use PCs, Microsoft Office suite, and general office equipment (i.e. printers, copy machine, FAX machine, etc.). Must be able to proficiently work within with multiple systems. (Required proficiency)
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) (Required Upon Hire) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) (Required Upon Hire) or Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) (Required Upon Hire) or Registered Health Information Administration (RHIA) (Required Upon Hire) or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) (Required Upon Hire)

Benefits

  • $5,000 sign on bonus for experienced Coder

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