Inpatient Coding / Abstraction Specialist Hybrid Work Environment

Hospital for Special Care is currently seeking an experienced Inpatient Coding Specialist to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a coding professional who enjoys working with complex medical records, collaborating with clinical teams, and using their expertise to support accurate documentation, coding, and reimbursement. 

What You'll Do

·  Accurately code inpatient accounts and assign appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, modifiers, and DRGs in accordance with current coding guidelines.

·  Review medical records, identify documentation needs, and collaborate with HIM, physicians, clinical staff, and other departments to resolve coding questions, edits, and denials.

·  Monitor outstanding accounts and coding reports to ensure timely and accurate completion of inpatient records.

·  Utilize the Electronic Medical Record, 3M HDM, and clinical documentation tools to support efficient and accurate coding.

·  Serve as a coding resource and educator for physicians and clinical staff, providing guidance on documentation, coding practices, DRG assignments, CPT modifiers, and regulatory changes.

·  Stay current with coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, professional standards, and certification/continuing education requirements.