Inpatient Senior Coder - Remote
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Responsible for assigning diagnostic and procedural codes to inpatient charts using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS or any other designated coding classification system in accordance with coding rules and regulations. Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by AHIMA. Abstracting required clinical information from the medical record. Performs inpatient coding quality/second level reviews, inpatient denial reviews, provides consultation on projects, and may be primary point of contact for team members and other departments when supervisor/manager is not available. Acts as a resource and subject matter expert for the inpatient coding team.
- Reviews medical records for the determination of accurate code assignment of all documented diagnoses and procedures in accordance with Official Coding Guidelines.
- Adheres to Standards of Ethical Coding (AHIMA).
- Reviews medical records to determine accurate required abstracting elements including appropriate discharge disposition.
- Demonstrates consistency in achieving or exceeding 95.5% coding accuracy in the selection of principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures.
- Meets and/or exceeds Conifer's inpatient coding productivity guidelines.
- Demonstrates strong skills in creating appropriate and compliant physician retrospective coding queries.
- Stays current with AHA Official Coding and Reporting Guidelines, CMS and other agency directives for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding.
- Completes mandatory coding education as assigned.
- Reviews held accounts daily for resolution in support of coding DNFB performance.
- Communicates barriers to leaders for appropriate follow-up and resolution.
- Provides operational performance reports to leadership as requested.
- One to three years experience performing inpatient coding in acute care setting required.
- High school graduate or equivalent is required.
- AHIMA RHIT or RHIA or AAPC CCS approved credential required.
- Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Health Information, Nursing, or other related field preferred.
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) - min of 12 days per year.
- 401k with up to 6% employer match.
- 10 paid holidays per year.
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts.
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program.
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance.
