10 hospital inpatient coder specialist jobs found

Medical Hospital Coding Specialist Trajectory RCS joined the MedHQ family in 2024 after enjoying 10 years as a well-established revenue cycle company with an annual growth rate of 40% to 50% and 150 employees. Together they now serve small hospitals, physician groups, ambulatory surgery, and outpatient centers nationwide by optimizing healthcare cash flow through integration of both business office processes and clinical documentation. MedHQ, LLC, is a fast growing, leading provider of consulting and technology enabled expert services for outpatient healthcare. With a 97% long-term, client retention rate spanning over 20 years, MedHQ serves Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs), Surgical Hospitals, Physician Practices, and Hospital and Healthcare Outpatient Facilities nationwide. The MedHQ RITE Values: Respect, Innovation, Trust, and Energy, permeate all service line offerings with a unique personalized approach balancing exceptional transactional and emotional intelligence, and...

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. The creation of the HHC System Support Office recognizes the work of a large and growing group of employees whose responsibilities are continually evolving so that we and our departments now work on behalf of the system as a whole, rather than a single member organization. With the creation of our new umbrella organization we now have our own identity with a unique payroll, benefits, performance management system, service recognition programs and other common practices across the system. Position Summary: Reviews inpatient clinical documentation to determine the appropriate assignment of alpha numeric diagnosis/procedure codes and Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups (MS-DRG). Data is classified for...

Inpatient/DRG Validation Coding Auditor The Inpatient/DRG Validation Coding Auditor performs documentation and coding audits for all acute inpatient services for clients. Identifies coding errors, compliance, and educational opportunities, and optimizes reimbursement by ensuring that the diagnosis/procedure codes and supporting documentation accurately support the services rendered and comply with ethical coding standards/guidelines and regulatory requirements. Performs independent reviews, interprets medical records, and applies in-depth knowledge of coding principles to determine billing/coding/documentation issues and quality concerns. Demonstrates high level of expertise in researching requirements necessary to make compliant recommendations. Has an extensive understanding of reimbursement guidelines, specifically related to DRG (MS, APR, Tricare, etc.) payment systems. Conducts DRG (ex. MS, APR, Tricare) coding and clinical reviews to verify the accuracy of coding, DRG...

Coding Specialist Reviews inpatient clinical documentation to determine the appropriate assignment of alpha numeric diagnosis/procedure codes and Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups (MS-DRG). Data is classified for internal and external statistical reporting, research, regulatory compliance and reimbursement. Codes high dollar and more complex accounts including but not limited to, medical, surgical behavioral health, IP Rehabilitation and others. Position Responsibilities Key Areas of Responsibility Coding Applies strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology, and diagnostic and procedural terminology to determine the appropriate assignment of diagnosis and procedure codes for more complex accounts. Analyzes medical records using the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS), interprets documentation and assigns proper International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Edition, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) diagnoses...

Coding Specialist I Your job is more than a job The Coding Specialist I will be responsible applying the appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT (charging) diagnostic and procedural codes for outpatient and/or inpatient encounters, ancillary encounters ambulatory/ provider-based clinics. Your Everyday Proficiently navigates the patient health record and other computer systems/sources to accurately determine diagnosis and procedures codes, MS-DRGs, APCs, CPT/HCPCs assignment and all required modifiers. Validates charges by comparing charges with health record documentation as necessary. Communicates effectively with clinical staff, physicians and office staff and Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist regarding documentation issues or needs related to Inpatient, Outpatient, or Ambulatory coding. Identifies concerns and notifies appropriate leadership for resolution. Responsible for providing resolution to moderate to complex problems. Tracks issues (i.e. missing...

Coding Team Member We know it's not just about finding a job. It's about finding a place where you are respected, valued, and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. At CHS, our coding team recognizes your individual talents, encourages professional development, and provides opportunity for career advancement. Community Health Systems is one of the nation's leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 40 distinct markets across 14 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 70 acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers. Job Summary As a member of the 100% US Based HIM Central Services coding team, the Coder IP provides inpatient coding assistance for a set of HIM Central Services-supported CHS...

Coder Abstractor - Per Diem Griffin Health is seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Coder/Abstractor (with inpatient experience) to join our Medical Records team. The primary responsibility of this role is to assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient and outpatient hospital records. These codes are essential for research, hospital operations, and reimbursement, and must comply with all local, state, and federal regulations. This position also includes abstracting key data to support clinical and administrative functions. Key Responsibilities: Assign ICD-9-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS codes to hospital outpatient and inpatient medical records. Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with current regulations and guidelines. Abstract pertinent information from medical records into the hospital information system. Collaborate with clinical staff and other departments to clarify documentation when needed. Maintain confidentiality and security of patient health...

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. The Inpatient Coder 2 performs activities involving moderate level inpatient coding of medical records as a mechanism for indexing clinical information used for research, utilization, appropriateness of care, compilation of statistics for hospital, regional and government reporting, and accurate reimbursement. This level of coding is expected to completely code cases of moderate complexity with lengths of stay greater than six days and continue to challenge themselves to code more complex cases with longer lengths of stay. They also support the department through a variety of project work and support the department through a variety of project work. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran...

Revenue Cycle Specialist Apply the appropriate diagnostic and procedural code to patient health records for purposes of document retrieval, analysis and claim processing. Abstract pertinent information from patient records. Assign the International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes, creating Ambulatory Patient Classification (APC) or Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) assignments. Perform complex coding. Obtain acceptable productivity/quality rates as defined per coding policy. Query physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes. Maintain knowledge of, comply with and keep abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements. Conduct chart audits for physician documentation requirements & internal coding. Provides associate/physician &...

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us! The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon. We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region. Position Summary This position is a certified coder who assigns ICD and CPT codes to diagnoses and procedures and abstracts the codes and patient data into the Financial and Clinical computer systems. Position Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Successfully pass Records Custodian Class. Successfully completed and passed Medical Terminology Course....