Medical Coding Specialist Inpatient

Job Description

Description:

JOB SUMMARY: The Medical Coding Specialist, Inpatient is responsible for accurately abstracting data into appropriate client electronic medical record systems, following the Official ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Guidelines for Coding, UHDDS guidelines, and CMS directives. Performs data entry of required abstracted patient information into the client’s information system. Assigns Present on Admission (POA) indicators according to AHA POA guidelines. Queries physicians when appropriate and interacts with Clinical Documentation staff as per account requirements. Maintains consistent coding accuracy rate of 95% or better while also meeting productivity standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS codes to inpatient accounts as per designated workflow

Abstracts and enters coded data for hospital statistical and reporting requirements

Assigns present on admission indicators and discharge dispositions

Queries physicians to clarify conflicting, imprecise, incomplete, ambiguous, and/or inconsistent clinical information when appropriate

Communicates documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues to appropriate personnel for follow up and resolution

Communicates with Clinical Documentation Improvement and/or Revenue Cycle teams for follow up and reconciliation of accounts

Maintains required productivity and quality requirements

Maintains coding credential requirements

BENEFITS:

We offer an excellent salary, full benefits package including 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, vision, life, short/long term disability insurance, and PTO policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Sitting, talking, hearing and near vision are required over 90% of the time. Feeling is required over 90% of the time and reaching is required about 50% of the time. The ability to travel to field sites may be required up to 15% of the time.

WORKING CONDITIONS WHILE PERFORMING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Over 90% of the time is spent indoors, with protection from weather conditions. Exposure to noise levels that may be distracting or uncomfortable is present in only unusual situations.

e4health is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidate must possess an approved AHIMA or AAPC coding credential

Minimum 5 years’ coding experience recommended; 3 years of inpatient coding in an acute care setting required

Recommend minimum 3 years of Trauma Level 1 and Academic Teaching facility experience

Must be proficient at ICD-10-PCS coding

KEY SUCCESS ATTRIBUTES:

Integrity, passion, and ethics are required

Demonstrates strong collaboration skills

Has strong analytic and problem-solving abilities and techniques

Exhibit consistent initiative with strong drive for results and success

Demonstrate commitment to a team environment?

Well-developed written, verbal, and presentation communication skills including deep listening and attention to detail

Ability to self-motivate and self-direct

Possess strong time management and organizational skills

Commitment and adherence to company Core Values

CORE COMPETENCIES:

High level of integrity & ethical judgement

Communication

Consistency and Reliability

Meeting Standards

Full-time