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Inpatient Coder 3 Inpatient Coder 3 (10K Sign-On Bonus Available)

Wellstar Health System

#Sign-On Bonus #Documentation Review #Remote Work #Mentoring #Medical Records #EMR #Healthcare #Acute Care #RHIT #CPT-4 #HCPCS #APC

Full Time Remote Ok Remote friendly 2-5 yrsPosted 3 months ago

Location (2)

Georgia

Locations

2 listed locations

GeorgiaNorth Carolina

Quick overview

The IP Coder 3 reviews inpatient and/or IVR medical records to accurately assign the most specific ICD-10-CM diagnostic and ICD-10-PCS/CPT-4 HCPCS procedural codes, determining the most accurate DRG/APC when applicable. Key functions include abstracting demographic and coding information, meeting productivity standards, and resolving coding edits in a timely manner.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a minimum of three years of experience in acute care inpatient and/or IVR coding, along with a High School Diploma or GED. Required certifications include CCS, RHIA, or RHIT, and demonstrated maintenance of high accuracy in abstracting and code assignment while meeting productivity requirements is essential.

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Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Summary: The IP Coder 3 position reports directly to the Supervisor of Coding. Key responsibilities of the role include: Reviewing documentation in inpatient and/or IVR (interventional radiology) medical records, and accurately and completely assigning appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnostic and ICD-10-PCS/CPT-4 HCPCS procedural codes to the greatest specificity, assigning the most accurate DRG/APC, when appropriate. Abstracts demographic and coding information accurately and completely. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Codes and abstracts medical records with a minimum of accuracy:
Accurately and completely assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnostic and ICD-10-PCS/CPT-4 HCPCS procedural codes to the greatest specificity, assigning the most accurate DRG/APC, when appropriate and in accordance with Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and Facility Coding Guidelines, as applicable
Accurately and completely abstracts all required patient demographic data into the EMR
Accurately assigns correct DRG/APC
Meets productivity standards
Queries providers, if needed to further clarify code Manages additional coding responsibilities, contributing to the CFB (candidate for bill) goals, including but not limited to:
Resolves coding edits and reminders, correcting abstracting and coding issues in a timely manner (1-2 business days)
Completes and routes problem accounts, ready to code, high dollar and other accounts daily to ensure cases are coded as close to goal date as possible
Completes assigned work by goal date
Assists with coding unassigned or backlogged accounts Other task as assigned:
Serves as a mentor to new coders
Assist with cleaning up or escalating missing documentation or other work queues
If proficient, assists with observation, same day surgery, outpatient and emergency coding when needed or assigned
Other tasks as assigned Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma Other or GED Other or Other / Certificate Anatomy Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. Additional License(s) and Certification(s): CCS - Cert Coding Spec Upon Hire Preferred or RHIA - Reg Health Information Admin Upon Hire Preferred or RHIT - Reg Health Information Tech Upon Hire Preferred or Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 3 years of acute care inpatient and/or IVR coding experience. Required Required Minimum Skills: Must have demonstrated maintenance of a or higher accuracy in abstracting, code and DRG assignment while meeting productivity requirements in previous roles. Ability to work in a remote environment. Computer/data entry experience. Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team. Ability to use Microsoft (Excel, Word). Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care. Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery. OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time. OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.