Coder, Inpatient
Ovation Healthcare
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Tennessee • United States
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About the role
- The Inpatient Coder will be responsible for reviewing hospital patient medical records and assigning accurate diagnostic or procedural codes (ICD-10-CM/PCS, DRGs) to ensure proper reimbursement, accurate data for reporting, and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Apply appropriate coding classification standards and guidelines to medical record documentation for accurate coding.
- Submit necessary provider queries to resolve documentation discrepancies.
- Perform quality assessment of records, including verification of medical record documentation.
- Responsible for researching errors or missing documentation from medical records to provide accurate coding processes.
- Abstracts and assigns the appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for all diagnoses and procedures performed in the outpatient and inpatient settings as applicable.
Requirements
- AHIMA/AAPC Credentials
- Three or more years of Coding experience
- Must have inpatient medical and surgical coding experience, including complicated procedures.
- Must have experience coding for trauma centers and teaching facilities.
- Must be able to pass a coding assessment.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- Must have the ability to multi-task and excellent communication skills.
- Must maintain a 95% QA accuracy rate and meet production expectations.
- Must be able to apply official coding guidelines and Coding Clinics.
- Must have experience working in a remote environment.
Benefits
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Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
ICD-10-CMICD-10-PCSDRGsmedical codingquality assessmentcoding classification standardsdocumentation discrepanciesabstracting codescoding guidelinescoding assessment
Soft Skills
multi-taskingcommunication skillsattention to detailproblem-solvingorganizational skillsanalytical skillstime managementcollaborationadaptabilitycritical thinking
Certifications
AHIMA CredentialsAAPC Credentials