St. Joseph's/Candler

Position Summary This position is responsible for final coding of inpatient accounts including acute care, mother/baby, inpatient rehab and skilled nursing. Inpatient coders follow coding conventions and guidelines to abstract, analyze and accurately assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and ICD-10-PCS procedure CPT and HCPCS codes. Inpatient coders are required to utilize the computer assisted coding features of the encoder to accurately group DRGs and to validate diagnoses that group to an APR-DRG. Assigns present on admission indicator codes in compliance with national quality measures. Abstracts and validates other data elements as required. Education Associates of Health Information Administration - Preferred Experience 2-3 Years Medical coding - Required 1-2 Years Inpatient coding - Preferred License & Certification National Certification - Required American Health Information Management Association: RHIA, RHIT, CCS Core Job Functions Accurately reviews medical...

St. Joseph's/Candler in Savannah, Georgia, is looking for a Medical Coder to finalize coding for inpatient accounts. Responsibilities include reviewing medical records to assign ICD-10 codes, ensuring compliance with guidelines, and maintaining certification. Applicants should have 2-3 years of medical coding experience and required national certification. The position allows for remote work in a HIPAA compliant environment, emphasizing teamwork and continuous education. #J-18808-Ljbffr