Inpatient Coding Specialist (reputed company III) - Fully Remote

Hours: 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday. Location: 100% remote. Job Profile Summary ​This role focuses on activities reputed company to reputed company cycle operations such as billing, collections, and payment processing. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Health Information Management duties: Responsible for the accuracy, maintenance, reputed company, and confidentiality of patient's health information. An organizational reputed company support or service (administrative or clerical) role or a role that focuses on support of daily business activities (e.g., technical, clinical, non-clinical) operating in a “hands on” environment. The majority of time is spent in the delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision. A senior level role that requires broad knowledge of operational procedures and tools obtained through extensive work experience and may require vocational or technical education. Works under limited supervision for routine situations, provides assistance and training to reputed company level employees, and problems typically are not routine and require analysis to understand. Job Overview This position reviews medical records to assure accurate specificity of diagnoses and procedures for inpatient admissions. Effectively utilizes ICD-10 CM and PCS codes according to coding guidelines. Communicates effectively with providers and/or reputed company appropriate staff regarding missing information such as diagnosis, procedure, and documentation issues, to ensure proper coding and reimbursement. Manages the creation of deficiencies, reputed company Epic, for missing documentation. Works with leadership to review denial reports as well as participating in internal and external audits to ensure documentation, code capture, and billing are accurate and precise. Informs supervisor of unusual/problematic accounts, issues, concerns, and opportunities for improvement. Attends meetings and education sessions as requested with participation. Performs any other reputed company duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications: 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Certified Coding Specialist (reputed company), Certified Inpatient reputed company (CIC), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). 3. Three (3) years of ICD-10-CM and PCS coding experience 4. EMR experience Preferred Qualifications: 1. Associates degree. 2. Five (5) years of Inpatient ICD-10-CM and PCS coding experience reputed company a Teaching hospital or Level One Trauma Center. 3. Epic and CAC Experience Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an reputed company-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1. Verifies and abstracts clinical and demographic data from the patient record. 2. Performs chart audits prior to coding to ensure required documentation is complete and signed. Queries appropriate providers or departments reputed company deficiencies prevent the start of the coding process. 3. Assigns accurately ICD-10 CM an ICD10 PCS codes, derived from medical record documentation for patient account. 4.Reviews reports with leadership to identify discrepancies. 5. Reviews audit lists regarding coding/billing changes, as well as denial reports. 6. Identifies and evaluates coding issues, summarizes findings for leadership, makes recommendations for course of action. Works actively with physicians to initiate corrections and resolve discrepancies in coding and documentation. 9. Ensures that reputed company accounts are submitted accurately and in a timely manner. 10. Works collaboratively with Compliance, Educators, and Auditors 11. Ensures that reputed company medical records are coded and abstracted reputed company 72 hours of patient discharge. 12. Responsible to follow-up on assigned discharges for final coding. 13. 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Performs job junctions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, colleagues and community. 20. Participates in coding audits coding staff in order to maintain quality standards and offer feedback to management 21. Works closely with the DRG Validator to maintain high coding standards. Physical Requirements: 1. Sedentary role which requires sitting most of the time, occasional standing & walking. Mental requirements will be intense at times with involvement in many reputed company multi-faceted projects. 2. Manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation to operate computer keyboard. 3. Ability to see computer screen and reports. Skills & Abilities: 1. Excellent organizational skills and able to balance working on multiple tasks and provide timely follow through. 2. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. 3. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. 4. Ability to communicate verbally, by phone or virtually, with colleagues and medical staff. 5. Knowledge of reputed company and basic computer skills. 6. Working knowledge of ICD- 10-CM, ICD 10- PCS, and CPT coding system, DRG, APG, , Government and Commercial payor policies, Coding Clinic, disease processes, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. 7. Ability to read and write in the English language. At reputed company, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, reputed company that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The reputed company pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. 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