HOSPITAL INPATIENT CODER SR

• Tampa, FL
• Remote
• Full Time - Day Shift - 8am-430pm
• Req #: 83409
Posted: March 21, 2025 -->

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet® designation in recognition of its nursing excellence. Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.
Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.

Summary

Position Highlights:

The Hospital Inpatient Coder Senior will be expected to apply extensive knowledge in assigning ICD-10- CM diagnosis and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes and Medicare Severity-Diagnosis Related Groupers (MS-DRG) for complex hospital inpatient services. Applies clinical knowledge of disease processes, physiology, pharmacology, and surgical techniques by reviewing and interpreting all clinical documentation included in an inpatient record. Abstracts data in compliance with national and regional policies. Clarifies physician documentation by utilizing a facility-established query process. Demonstrates knowledge of sequencing diagnoses and procedure codes outlined in the ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS Official Coding Guidelines, Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set, CMS guidelines, and other resources as applicable.

The Hospital Inpatient Coder Senior is expected to function as a subject matter expert on the team and assist less experience team members on following operational policies. It is responsible for training and onboarding new team members and participating in special projects assigned by the Mid Revenue Cycle leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Coding Encounter
• Key Performance Indicator Requirements
• Constraints of systems
• Query Knowledge
• Team Support
• Special Projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

Credentials and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Five (5) years in hospital inpatient coding experience with ICD-10 diagnosis, procedure codes and MSDRG.
• Any (one) of the following certifications is required:
  • CCS) Certified Coding Specialist
  • (CPC) Certified Professional Coder
  • (COC) Certified Outpatient Coding
  • (CCS-P) Certified Coding Specialist - Physician
  • (RHIT) Registered Health Information Technician
  • (RHIA) Registered Health Information Administrator
  • (CIC) Certified Inpatient Coder
    *Any certification not listed above, but issued from a Governing Body listed below, will be considered by the business
    • AHIMA www.ahima.org or AAPC www.aapc.org

Minimum Skills/Specialized Training Required

• Thorough understanding of the effect of data quality on prospective payment, utilization, and reimbursement for multiple medical specialties.
• Experience in coding hospital inpatient electronic medical records.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with automated patient care and coding systems.
• Competence with MS Office software
• Extensive knowledge of American Healthcare Association ("AHA") coding clinic guidelines, ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines, Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groupers ("MSDRG"), All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Groupers ("APRDRG"), Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") guidelines, National Center for Healthcare Statistics ("NCHS").

Preferred Experience

• Preferred qualifications include:
  
  • Experience with coding oncology-related services.