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Remote Senior Inpatient Coder Specialist

Remote Senior Inpatient Coder Specialist is the coding and reimbursement expert for ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding and ICD-10-PCS procedure coding for complex inpatient acute care discharges. This person possesses a strong foundation in coding conventions, instructions, Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, and Coding Clinics.

Utilizes technical coding expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes to complex inpatient visit types.

Thoroughly reviews the provider notes within the health record and clinical documentation.

Efficiently review documentation and select or assign ICD-10-CM / PCS codes using autosuggestion or annotation features.

Review Discharge Planning and nursing documentation to validate and correct when necessary.

Collaborate with CDI on discharges regarding the final MS or APR DRG and comorbidity diagnoses.

Educates CDI on regulatory guidelines, Coding Clinics, and conventions to report appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnoses.

Interprets health record documentation using knowledge of anatomy, physiology, clinical disease process, pharmacology, and medical terminology to determine the Principal Diagnosis, secondary diagnoses, and procedures.

Meets established coding productivity and quality standards.

What We're Looking For :

3+ years of inpatient coding experience.

RHIA, RHIT or CCS credential required

Ability to work from home with hard-wired internet and designated office space