Inpatient Coder

Description:

Remote position.

HIM Inpatient Coder - Strong academic, trauma and/or research university coding experience.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assigns ICD-10-CM-PCS and/or CPT-4 diagnostic and procedure codes to patient charts with accuracy and attention to detail

• Abstracts selected data items and enters in 3M encoder/Epic software with accuracy and attention to detail

• Completes UHDDS data abstraction as required

• Maintains a log of work performed

• Completes other assigned duties as directed by management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge: RHIA, RHIT, and/or CCS Certification

• Minimum 3 years' experience Inpatient medical record coding

• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology required

• Windows applications, Outlook, WebEx and other apps as needed to perform role

Abilities:

• Ability to concentrate on task at hand in open distracting environment independent manner; minimizing distractions in private work-from-home space

• Ability to apply local, state, and federal coding guidelines with attention to detail