12 inpatient medical coder jobs found in Baton Rouge, LA

Datavant is the data collaboration platform trusted for healthcare. Guided by our mission to make the world's health data secure, accessible and actionable, we provide critical data solutions for organizations across the healthcare ecosystem - including providers, health plans, researchers, and life sciences companies. From fulfilling a single patient's request for their medical records to powering the AI revolution in healthcare, Datavanters are building the future of how data is connected and used to improve health. By joining Datavant today, you're stepping onto a driven and highly collaborative team that is passionate about creating transformative change in healthcare. What We're Looking For We're looking for experienced and credentialed inpatient coders to become an integral part of our team. The ideal candidate for this role possesses high attention to detail and a depth of knowledge in medical terminology. This role is fully remote with a flexible schedule, allowing...

Company: Allegheny Health Network Job Description: GENERAL OVERVIEW: This role involves comprehensive medical record reviews to extract vital medical and demographic data, accurately interpret and apply diagnoses and procedures using ICD coding systems, and contribute to reducing the average accounts receivable days. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Thoroughly review and interpret medical records, physician treatment plans, outcomes, and other relevant information to assign appropriate ICD codes for diagnoses and procedures. (65%) Abstract necessary data elements to fulfill statistical requests from the hospital, health system, and medical staff, ensuring all coded and abstracted information is accurately input into the designated system. (15%) Manage medical information efficiently and support cash flow by monitoring and addressing the unbilled coding report. (10%) Stay updated on ICD guidelines by participating in training, reviewing coding clinics,...

Inpatient Hospital Medical Coder An inpatient hospital medical coder is a healthcare professional responsible for reviewing and analyzing patient medical records from hospital stays and assigning standardized codes for diagnoses and procedures. These codes are primarily based on ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases) and PCS (Procedure Coding System) standards. Responsibilities: Review clinical documentation to assign accurate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes. Communicate with physicians to clarify diagnoses and procedures through the query process. Utilize electronic encoder applications to assign codes in compliance with practice policies and regulatory guidelines. Maintain a minimum accuracy rate of 98% while meeting internal productivity standards. Achieve productivity expectations: Inpatient 1624 encounters per day or 23 encounters per hour. Complete reports and perform additional duties as requested by management from the hospital side of forms (not...

Job Description: The HIM Hospital Inpatient & Same Day Surgery Coding Analyst deciphers and interprets provider documentation in the health record and assigns diagnostic information using ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes for a complex range of acute care services for Intermountain Health. The caregiver provides specific coding expertise in the various fields of NCCI edits, Drugs and Biologicals, Revenue Codes, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes, ICD-10 & CPT codes, DRGs, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology. The analyst also performs audits, provides feedback, and advanced training to clinical teams and physicians on ICD-10 and CPT coding best practices. Essential Functions Reviews and analyzes inpatient medical records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance for Same Day Surgery, Observation and Inpatient acute services at Intermountain Health. Performs coding at an advanced level of complexity for inpatient hospitals including governmental and/or...

Job Description Performs designated abstracting and coding functions as specified. Assigns diagnostic and procedure codes to inpatient records. Completes data abstract in 3M for each record coded. Ensures records are accurately and completely coded according to hospital approved standards. Reports to the Coding Supervisor of Health Information Management (HIM). Responsibilities Reviews patient's entire current medical record and assigns appropriate code. Determines the sequence of diagnoses according to uniform hospital discharge data. Reviews all surgical and designated diagnostic procedures and assigns appropriate procedure codes. Requests diagnoses from physicians when not recorded on discharge, if information is incomplete, or if information is ambiguous. Abstracts required data items into the medical record abstract system, and ensures data coming from the AS400 is accurate. Ensures the coding is compliant with CMS, AHA, AMA, DHHS and other governing agency...

Job Description: Job Description POSITION PURPOSE This position is responsible for ongoing risk adjustment improvement activities Under general supervision this position includes ongoing quality improvement activities to ensure the organization's Risk Adjustment programs are implemented and meet all government requirements. NATURE AND SCOPE This role does not manage people This job reports to: Departmental Leadership Necessary Contacts: In order to effectively fulfill this position, the incumbent must be in contact with: All levels of BCBSLA personnel; physicians and their office personnel; hospitals and allied health provider administration, personnel and third-party medical record vendors; other Blue Plans; Client Association and contracted vendors. QUALIFICATIONS Education High School Diploma or GED required Work Experience 3 years of medical coding experience required with experience in risk adjustment preferred 1 year medical coding audit experience preferred...

Evolent Health Care Program Integrity Coder- FWA Auditor Evolent partners with health plans and providers to achieve better outcomes for people with complex and costly health conditions. Working across specialties and primary care, we seek to connect the pieces of fragmented health care system and ensure people get the same level of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones. Evolent employees enjoy work/life balance, the flexibility to suit their work to their lives, and autonomy they need to get things done. We believe that people do their best work when they're supported to live their best lives, and when they feel welcome to bring their whole selves to work. That's one reason why diversity and inclusion are core to our business. Join Evolent for the mission. Stay for the culture. What You'll Be Doing: The Program Integrity Coder- FWA Auditor is responsible for verifying the accuracy of itemized, complex claim review for payment, coding, and billing guidelines in...

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first Code Edit Disputes team reviews and educates providers when there is a dispute on adjudicated claims that contain a code editing related denial or financial recovery. The Medical Coding Coordinator performs advanced administrative, operational, and customer support duties that require independent initiative and judgment. May apply intermediate mathematical skills. Where you Come In The Medical Coding Coordinator extracts clinical information from a variety of medical records and assigns appropriate procedural terminology and medical codes (e.g., ICD-10-CM, CPT) to patient records. Analyzes, enters and manipulates database. Responds to or clarifies internal requests for medical information. Decisions typically focus on methods, tactics and processes for completing administrative tasks/projects. Regularly exercises discretion and judgment in prioritizing requests and interpreting and adapting procedures,...

Job Description Abstracts all Emergency procedures utilizing the International Classification of Disease, Clinical Modifications (ICD-9-CM) system and the Current Procedure Terminology (CPT-4)/HCPCS guidelines for code assignments. Determines and enters charges for ER facility procedures and ER visit levels. Responsibilities We are seeking experienced Coders for remote opportunities with flexible scheduling. This role is ideal for professionals looking to earn extra income and is a great option for a second job. Work Location: 100% Remote Schedule: Flexible hours available - daytime or evening Proven coding experience required Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Strong attention to detail and accuracy Reliable internet access and time management skills Flexible schedule that fits around another job Remote work from anywhere Opportunity to earn supplemental income Steady work for qualified, experienced coders Coding...

Medical Coder 1 The Medical Coder 1 abstracts clinical information from a variety of medical records, charts and documents and assigns appropriate ICD-9 and/or CPT-4 codes to patient records according to established procedures. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. May work with coding databases and confirms DRG assignments. This position relies on established guidelines to accomplish tasks and works under close supervision. Responsibilities We are seeking experienced coders for remote opportunities with flexible scheduling. This role is ideal for professionals looking to earn extra income and is a great option for a second job. Work Location: 100% Remote Schedule: Flexible hours available daytime or evening Proven coding experience required Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Strong attention to detail...

Your Future Evolves Here Evolent partners with health plans and providers to achieve better outcomes for people with most complex and costly health conditions. Working across specialties and primary care, we seek to connect the pieces of fragmented health care system and ensure people get the same level of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones. Evolent employees enjoy work/life balance, the flexibility to suit their work to their lives, and autonomy they need to get things done. We believe that people do their best work when they're supported to live their best lives, and when they feel welcome to bring their whole selves to work. That's one reason why diversity and inclusion are core to our business. Join Evolent for the mission. Stay for the culture. What You'll Be Doing: The Program Integrity Coder- FWA Auditor is responsible for verifying the accuracy of itemized, complex claim review for payment, coding, and billing guidelines in accordance with...

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW: This job performs thorough medical record review to abstract medical and demographic data, interpret and apply diagnoses and procedures utilizing ICD coding systems and assists in decreasing the average accounts receivable days. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Reviews and interprets medical information, physician treatment plans, course, and outcome to determine appropriate ICD codes for diagnoses and procedures. (65%) Abstracts data elements to satisfy statistical requests by the hospital, health system, medical staff, etc. and enters all coded/abstracted information into designated system. (15%) Ensures efficient management of medical information and cash flow as it pertains to the unbilled coding report. (10%) Keeps informed of the changes/updates in ICD guidelines by attending appropriate training, reviewing coding clinics and other resources and implementing these...