Overview Who We Are: The Revenue Integrity Department at the Elliot Hospital is responsible for the medical coding of our hospital and professional providers. We take pride in our work and observe best practices to ensure accurate, optimal coding. If you are a credentialed coder with strong coding skills, can work in a dynamic and changing environment, and are seeking a change, please consider Coding with our Revenue Integrity team. Apply today!
About the Job The Hospital Inpatient Coder is responsible for accurately assigning ICD-10 and DRG codes to hospital inpatient services in accordance with current coding guidelines, payer requirements, and regulatory requirements. This role supports the integrity of clinical documentation and ensures timely, compliant coding to facilitate optimal reimbursement and minimize denials. The Hospital Inpatient Coder collaborates with providers and coding leadership to resolve coding discrepancies, contribute to quality improvement efforts, and uphold organizational goals related to revenue cycle performance and compliance.
Responsibilities Accurately assign ICD-10 and DRG codes to hospital inpatient services in accordance with current coding guidelines, payer policies, and regulatory requirements
Interprets office, operative and procedure notes and assigns codes and modifiers for compliance and optimal reimbursement
Ensure compliance with all applicable coding standards, organizational protocols, and documentation regulations
Maintain a minimum of 95% coding accuracy rate through consistent quality assurance and participation in internal and external audits
Acts as a coding expert to ancillary departments, administration, and physicians by answering questions and providing support as issues arise
Meets or exceeds weekly coding productivity standards of 100%
Qualifications High school diploma or GED
2 Years of coding experience, preferably in a multi-specialty group practice
Current AHIMA or AAPC Coding Certification(s) Required
Ability to meet deadlines consistently and reliably
Benefits Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
Short term, long term disability, Accident insurance, & life insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Referral bonuses
Accrued earned time for full-time & part-time employees
403b Retirement plans, with generous employer contributions
And more!
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