Inpatient Coder II – CommonSpirit Health
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As an advanced level coding position, you will code and abstract inpatient records for data retrieval, analysis, reimbursement, and research. You will code and enter diagnostic and procedure codes into a designated coding and abstracting system utilizing the 3M encoder, as appropriate. You will meet quality and productivity coding standards and navigate an EMR. You will code across all facilities.
Remote Eligibility
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming
Job Requirements
High School Diploma/GED Required
Associate's Degree Preferred
Current AHIMA credentials (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P) or AAPC credentials (COC, CIC, CPC-H, CPC) required or must be certified within one year of hire
Minimum of 4 years coding experience, preferably in an inpatient acute care setting, or minimum of 2 years and successful completion of the organization's internal coding program
Demonstrate competency of inpatient coding guidelines and DRG assignment
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, email, and troubleshooting computer problems; experience working in a remote environment preferred
Demonstrate intermediate to advanced technical coding competency in ICD-10 CM, CPT-4, HCPCS and coding modifiers
Knowledge of disease management, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, and coding systems such as 3M
Physical Requirements
Medium work – lift up to 50 lbs occasionally, up to 20 lbs frequently, up to 10 lbs constantly.
Where You'll Work
We believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good. CommonSpirit Mountain Region’s Corporate Service Center is headquartered in Centennial, CO, where corporate leaders and centralized teams support hospitals, clinics, and people. Many centralized teams offer a remote work option to support a healthy work-life balance while fostering a culture of collaboration and community.
Pay Range
$27.86 – $42.43 per hour.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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