Inpatient Coder
Entry level position responsible for reviewing multidisciplinary inpatient medical records and health information in order to classify patient diagnoses and procedures by accurate ICD-10-PCS codes and DRGs.
- Evaluate documentation of patient care to code and abstract data used for statistics, state reporting, reimbursement and other needs.
- Assign ICD-10-CM codes to inpatient diagnoses, treatments and procedures according to coding guidelines.
- Complete coding with an error rate within the work standard and maintains standards relative to productivity and quality.
- Communicate verbally and in writing with physicians, medical staff and other care professionals when documentation needs clarification for accurate code assignment which may or may not impact reimbursement.
- Prepare workload reports and participate in department management studies, as well as data quality reviews or other documentation audits.
- Perform peer review of codes and DRG assignment.
- Keep knowledge of coding and DRG assignment current by reviewing federal publications and other reference materials for changes in regulations and practice guidelines.
- Monitor compliance with documentation standards required for accurate and thorough coding
- Investigate, evaluate and identify opportunities for documentation improvement
- Provide guidance to hospital CEOs, medical staff and others regarding compliant documentation practices required for accurate reimbursement and statistics
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Completed medical coding education program with emphasis on inpatient coding
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Detail oriented
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
- RHIA, RHIT, CCS or CPC-H credentials.
- Experience in ICD-10-CM diagnoses, procedure coding and DRG validation.
- One or more years of experience with inpatient hospital medical records coding.
Additional Data
Select Medical strives to provide our employees with work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors. Other benefits include:
- A thorough orientation and training program.
- Develop collaborative relationships with multiple departments on campus.
- Corporate campus with access to walking trails and beautiful outdoor rest areas.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID).
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Short and Long Term Disability.
- Personal and Family Medical Leave.
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans