Full-Time Inpatient Coder
TriStar Centennial Medical Center is hiring a remote Full-Time Inpatient Coder. The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting USA based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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As an Inpatient Coding Specialist, you will be responsible for working inpatient coding related alerts/edits, predominately post initial/final coding. You will also perform the alert/edit resolution activities in the applicable systems. The alerts/edits shall be worked according to the established procedures and thresholds and communicated as appropriate.
What you will do in this role:
- Compiles daily work list from eRequest, CRT and/or other alert/edit systems
- Takes action and resolves alerts/edits daily following established procedures and thresholds
- Enters detailed notes to update eRequest to provide details if the alert/edit cannot be resolved or must be rerouted to another responsible party for research/resolution
- Escalates alert/edit resolution issues as appropriate to minimize final billing delays
- Monitors the aging of accounts held by an alert/edit, prioritizes aged accounts first, and reports to leadership
- Works with team members in billing, revenue integrity and/or the Medicare Service Center to resolve alerts/edits
- Assigns interim DRGs for in-house patients at month end
- Completes MOCK abstracts as necessary (e.g., combining the codes for outpatient and inpatient claims subject to the payment window)
- Assists the Coding Leads and/or Coding Managers in resolving unbilled reason codes (URC)/Hold Reasons
- Communicates coding revisions to the applicable party (e.g., CIS, lead, manager, international log) 2 Job Description
- Periodically works with their manager to review individual work accomplishments, discuss work problems/barriers, discuss progress in mastering tasks and work processes, and discusses individual training needs and career progression
What qualifications you will need:
- Undergraduate (associate or bachelors) degree in HIM/HIT preferred.
- RHIA, RHIT, and or CCS preferred
- 1-year acute care inpatient coding experience required with 3 years’ experience preferred.
- RHIA, RHIT and/or CCS preferred