Facility Inpatient Coder
Cedars-Sinai
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $42,860 - $66,430 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Working under the general direction of a coding supervisor, the Facility Inpatient Coder is responsible for the assignment of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes by reviewing all appropriate documentation in accordance with standard coding guidelines.
- Correctly identifies the principal diagnosis, comorbidities/complications, present on admission indicators, and determines sequencing of codes to calculate the most appropriate DRG.
- Abstracts data elements to satisfy statistical requests by the health system, medical staff, and enters all coded/abstracted information into the assigned system.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- A minimum of 3 years’ work experience doing code assignment in a healthcare setting performing similar coding duties required.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance
- Paid vacation
- 403(b)
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Hard skills
ICD-10-CM codingICD-10-PCS codingdata abstractiondiagnosis identificationcomorbidity identificationDRG calculationcoding guidelines adherence