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Wellstar Health System

Wellstar Health System is a nonprofit healthcare system offering a range of medical services at locations throughout Georgia. The largest nonprofit health syste

Inpatient Coder 3

Location

Alabama

Posted

2 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

High School3 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Inpatient Coder 3

Wellstar Health System

• Reviewing documentation in inpatient and/or IVR (interventional radiology) medical records, and accurately and completely assigning appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnostic and ICD-10-PCS/CPT-4 HCPCS procedural codes to the greatest specificity, assigning the most accurate DRG/APC, when appropriate. • Abstracts demographic and coding information accurately and completely. • Codes and abstracts medical records with a minimum of accuracy. • Accurately and completely assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnostic and ICD-10-PCS/CPT-4 HCPCS procedural codes to the greatest specificity, assigning the most accurate DRG/APC, when appropriate and in accordance with Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and Facility Coding Guidelines, as applicable. • Accurately abstracts all required patient demographic data into the EMR. • Accurately assigns correct DRG/APC. • Meets productivity standards. • Queries providers, if needed to further clarify code. • Resolves coding edits and reminders, correcting abstracting and coding issues in a timely manner (1-2 business days). • Completes and routes problem accounts, ready to code, high dollar and other accounts daily to ensure cases are coded as close to goal date as possible. • Completes assigned work by goal date. • Assists with coding unassigned or backlogged accounts. • Serves as a mentor to new coders. • Assists with cleaning up or escalating missing documentation or other work queues. • If proficient, assists with observation, same day surgery, outpatient and emergency coding when needed or assigned.

Job Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • CCS - Cert Coding Spec Upon Hire Preferred
  • RHIA - Reg Health Information Admin Upon Hire Preferred
  • RHIT - Reg Health Information Tech Upon Hire Preferred
  • Minimum 3 years of acute care inpatient and/or IVR coding experience.
  • Demonstrated maintenance of a or higher accuracy in abstracting, code and DRG assignment while meeting productivity requirements in previous roles.
  • Ability to work in a remote environment.
  • Computer/data entry experience.
  • Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team.
  • Ability to use Microsoft (Excel, Word).

Benefits

  • 10K Sign-On Bonus Available

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