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Senior Hospital Inpatient Coding Specialist (Remote)
We're seeking an experienced Inpatient Coding Specialist to join our healthcare coding team. In this role, you'll utilize your expertise in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding to ensure accurate medical record coding for hospital inpatient services, directly impacting healthcare quality metrics and revenue cycle management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assign and validate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for hospital inpatient records
- Review and analyze medical record content and computer-assisted coding (CAC) suggestions
- Determine accurate DRG assignments and present-on-admission (POA) indicators
- Evaluate hierarchical condition categories (HCCs) and complication/comorbidity factors
- Perform clinical documentation analysis to ensure coding accuracy
- Maintain productivity standards of 2.75 charts per hour
- Achieve 95% accuracy rate in coding audits
- Monitor and validate CAC software performance
- Abstract essential healthcare data elements
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of acute care inpatient facility coding experience
- Current certification in one of the following:
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT)
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
- Comprehensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems
- Understanding of DRG methodology and healthcare reimbursement systems
- Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and coding software
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management
- Experience with natural language processing and CAC systems
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements and coding guidelines
Why Join Our Team:
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Remote work opportunities
- Ongoing professional development and CEU support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Work-life balance
Are you ready to advance your coding career with a leading healthcare organization? If you possess the required inpatient coding experience and credentials, we encourage you to apply today. Join our team and make a meaningful impact on healthcare quality and outcomes.
