Coding Coordinator IV - (Remote)
Core
Inpatient coding coordinator responsible for timely and accurate coding for reimbursement and data collection, coordinating daily responsibilities of coding and support staff.
Role type
Senior Inpatient Coding Coordinator
Builds
Reimbursement data and clinical documentation quality
Domain
Healthcare / Health Information Management
Required skills
Medical coding (ICD-10, CPT, DRG), Clinical documentation improvement, Physician communication, Audit and review, Training and mentoring, Data analysis
Preferred skills
AHIMA/ACDIS best practice query principles, Computer system implementation
Technologies
CMS, AHIMA, AHA, AAPC, AMA guidelines
Responsibilities
Perform timely prebill review and audit patient medical records to capture final DRG; Analyze clinical data to identify gaps in physician documentation; Report trends for improvement opportunities in coding and documentation; Verify coding and abstracting accuracy through quantitative and qualitative reviews; Communicate with physicians to validate diagnoses and prompt for documentation; Create educational material and train entry-level coders.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
