Jan 22, 2025

Sr Hospital Coder

Full Time (CIC) Certified Inpatient Coder (CCS) Certified Coding Specialist (RHIT) Registered Health Information Technician (RHIA) Registered Health Information Administrator

Job Description

Job Duties

  • Accurately assigns ICD-10 codes within the established coding guidelines, rules and regulations. Types of Coding may include but not limited to, Coding of Diagnoses and PCS procedures of complex hospital accounts performed in the inpatient setting, including both concurrent coding and coding of discharged accounts.
  • Ensures the data integrity of coded patient records by reviewing the medical documentation and validating that documentation is sufficient to support the assigned codes.
  • Acts as a resource by researching patient accounts in response to questions and/or errors.
  • Consistently complies with established department productivity and accuracy standards.
  • Collaborates with the CDI nurse to identify query opportunities for documentation improvement and to ensure accurate DRG assignment.
  • Works in collaboration with team members and other departments to meet departmental monthly goals which may include one or more of the following: DNFB, Pre-AR, Denials and Claim Edits.
  • Verifies correct discharge disposition based on medical documentation.
  • Other related duties as required. 

Education

  • Required - High School diploma or equivalent
  • Preferred- Completion of American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) accredited coding program with certification.

Work Experience

  • Required - 3 years coding experience

Certifications

  • Required - Certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), OR a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Required Experience Level

Entry Level