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Passionate EHR Recruiter aligning perfect people with perfect opportunities Our client is seeking an experienced Hospital Inpatient Coder to accurately code and abstract inpatient medical records in compliance with official coding guidelines and regulations. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, well-versed in medical terminology and coding systems, and committed to delivering high-quality work in a remote setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Accurately assign diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient hospital accounts using clinical documentation and official coding guidelines (e.g., ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS).
Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) and Quality teams to validate:
Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups (MS-DRGs)
Patient Safety Indicators (PSIs)
Hospital-Acquired Conditions (HACs)
Monitor assigned work queues to ensure timely processing and charging of records.
Generate and submit physician queries when clarification of documentation is needed.
Stay current on all updates to coding standards, conventions, and regulatory guidelines.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education:
Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience in Health Information Management or a related field.
Certifications:
Candidates must hold at least one of the following active certifications:
CCA – Certified Coding Associate (AHIMA)
CCS-P – Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (AHIMA)
RHIA – Registered Health Information Administrator (AHIMA)
Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Employment type Contract
Job function Job function Information Technology
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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