Inpatient Coder II
Location
United States
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
Not specified
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Where You’ll Work
We believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness.
CommonSpirit Mountain Region’s Corporate Service Center is headquartered in Centennial, CO where our corporate leaders and centralized teams support our hospitals, clinics and people – including marketing, human resources, employee benefits, finance, billing, talent acquisition/development, payor relations, IT, project management, community benefit and more. Many of our centralized teams offer a remote work option which supports a healthy work-life balance while still providing a culture of collaboration and community where incredible people are doing incredible things every day.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.
This is an advanced level coding position that codes and abstracts Inpatient records for data retrieval, analysis, reimbursement and research. Codes and enters diagnostic and procedure codes into a designated coding and abstracting system utilizing the 3M encoder, as appropriate. Meets quality and productivity coding standards and demonstrates the ability to navigate an EMR. Ability to code across all facilities.
Along with CO, KS and NM, this position is open to remote/out of state candidates residing in only these states:
- Alabama- Arizona- Arkansas- Colorado
- Florida- Georgia- Idaho- Indiana
- Iowa- Kansas - Kentucky- Louisiana
- Missouri- Mississippi- Nebraska- New Mexico
- North Carolina- Ohio- Oklahoma- South Carolina
- South Dakota- Tennessee- Texas- Utah
- Virginia- West Virginia- Wyoming
Job Requirements
In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:
- High School Diploma/GED Required
- Associates Degree Preferred
- Current AHIMA credentials (i.e. RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P) or AAPC credentials (COC, CIC, CPC-H, CPC), required or must be certified within One Year of hire.
- A minimum of 4 years coding experience preferably in an inpatient acute care setting or a minimum of 2 years' experience and successful completion of the organizations internal coding program.
- Must demonstrate competency of inpatient coding guidelines and DRG assignment.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and emails and troubleshooting computer problemsExperience successfully working in a remote environment, preferred
- Demonstrate intermediate to advanced technical coding competency in ICD-10 CM, CPT-4, HCPCS and Coding Modifiers
- Knowledge of disease management, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology and coding systems (i.e.3M)
Physical RequirementsMedium Work - exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly
Related Guides
Related Categories
Related Job Pages
More Medical Billing and Coding Jobs
This advanced level coding position involves coding and abstracting Inpatient records for purposes including data retrieval, analysis, reimbursement, and research. The coder will utilize the 3M encoder to enter diagnostic and procedure codes into the designated system while meeting quality and productivity standards.
This senior-level professional fee coding role involves reviewing documentation to assign appropriate CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 diagnosis codes, resolving various edits in work queues, and reviewing denials for potential corrected claims or appeals. The coder will also collaborate with clinic supervisors, providers, and the Revenue Management team to address coding issues and questions according to payer rules.
The specialist will organize and strategize to increase collections, improve insurance processing, and develop revenue cycle policies to achieve operational excellence while maintaining HIPAA compliance. Key duties include following up on denied claims, training staff on documentation, posting insurance checks, and auditing patient accounts.
The primary duties involve reviewing and accurately interpreting medical record documentation to assign appropriate ICD-10, CPT, or modifier codes for outpatient encounters, including moderately complex patient classes like ED and observations. Responsibilities also include ensuring quality and timely coding, charging, and abstraction of accounts daily, and maintaining current coding knowledge.
