Inpatient Coding Specialist, (Remote), Day Shift, Medical Coding
Core
Assign ICD-10-CM/PCS diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient hospital accounts to ensure accurate federal/state reporting and reimbursement.
Role type
Inpatient Coding Specialist
Builds
Accurate coded data for hospital reporting and revenue cycle workflows
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Coding
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
ICD-10-CM/PCS coding, CPT/HCPCS coding, APR-DRG/MS-DRG grouping, revenue cycle workflows, code edits, coding audits, denials management, documentation improvement, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, surgical procedure coding
Preferred skills
Acute hospital coding experience, inpatient coding experience
Technologies
Computerized encoder systems, Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Responsibilities
Utilize computerized encoder systems to complete the coding process, abstract inpatient accounts for hospital reporting, maintain quality targets and production standards, author physician queries to clarify documentation, monitor and report documentation discrepancies, resolve coding and documentation issues related to reimbursement and compliance
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC