Inpatient Coder II

Inpatient Coder II

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

This is an advanced level coding position that codes and abstracts Inpatient records for data retrieval, analysis, reimbursement and research. Codes and enters diagnostic and procedure codes into a designated coding and abstracting system utilizing the 3M encoder, as appropriate. Meets quality and productivity coding standards and demonstrates the ability to navigate an EMR. Ability to code across all facilities.

Along with CO, KS and NM, this position is open to remote/out of state candidates residing in only these states:

- 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

In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• High School Diploma/GED Required
• Associates Degree Preferred
• Current AHIMA credentials (i.e. RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P) or AAPC credentials (COC, CIC, CPC-H, CPC), required or must be certified within One Year of hire.
• A minimum of 4 years coding experience preferably in an inpatient acute care setting or a minimum of 2 years' experience and successful completion of the organizations internal coding program.
• Must demonstrate competency of inpatient coding guidelines and DRG assignment.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and emails and troubleshooting computer problems Experience successfully 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 (i.e.3M)

Physical Requirements- Medium Work - exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly

CommonSpirit Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.