Inpatient Coding Specialist, (Remote), Day Shift, Medical Coding
Core
Assign ICD-10-CM/PCS diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient accounts to ensure accurate hospital reporting and revenue integrity.
Role type
Inpatient Medical Coding Specialist
Builds
Accurate coded data for federal/state reporting and hospital reimbursement
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Coding
Required skills
ICD-10-CM/PCS coding, CPT/HCPCS coding, acute hospital inpatient coding, revenue cycle workflows, code edits, documentation improvement, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, surgical procedure coding
Preferred skills
CCS, RHIT, RHIA, CPC, APR-DRG grouping, MS-DRG grouping, coding audits, denials management
Technologies
Computerized encoders, Electronic Health Record (EHR), coding software
Responsibilities
Utilize computerized encoder systems to complete the coding process, abstract inpatient accounts for hospital reporting, maintain quality targets and production standards, resolve coding and documentation issues related to reimbursement, author physician queries to clarify documentation, monitor and report documentation discrepancies
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
