Inpatient Coder II
Inpatient Coder II
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Position at Western CT Health Network Inc
Must reside in the following states:
AZ CT DE FL GA IL IN KS MA MD ME MI MS NC NH NJ NY OH PA SC TN TX and VA.
Job Title: Inpatient Coder II
Company: Western CT Health Network Inc
Department: Coders (Org Unit 265)
Job Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $28.78 $53.45/hour
Location: Remote
Position Summary
Western CT Health Network is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Inpatient Coder II to support accurate and compliant medical coding for inpatient hospital records. In this role you will ensure integrity in documentation and coding practices contribute to timely and appropriate reimbursement and support overall healthcare data quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately assign ICD-10-CM diagnoses and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes for inpatient encounters in accordance with official coding guidelines.
- Maintain a minimum coding accuracy rate of 95% while ensuring compliance with DRG assignment Present on Admission (POA) indicators hospital-acquired condition (HAC) reporting and severity of illness/risk of mortality (SOI/ROM) classification.
- Utilize electronic medical record (EMR) systems and computerized coding/abstracting tools effectively.
- Communicate professionally with providers for clarification and documentation improvement to support accurate coding and DRG grouping.
- Apply knowledge of 3M encoder or utilize ICD-10-CM/PCS codebooks as needed.
- Stay current with American Hospital Association (AHA) Coding Clinics CMS updates and hospital policies through ongoing education and coding compliance training.
- Respond to inquiries from the billing office related to assigned codes and documentation.
- Assist in other coding areas or perform related duties as assigned.
- Maintain active coding credentials (CCS CIC) and demonstrate annual compliance.
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- CCS (AHIMA) or CIC (AAPC) certification
- OR 2 years inpatient coding experience with certification required within 1 year of hire
- 1 years of inpatient coding experience (2 preferred)
- Advanced understanding of medical terminology anatomy and physiology and acute care medical record review
- Proficiency in abstracting data and applying current ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines
Desired:
- Coursework in Anatomy & Physiology
- Familiarity with CPT coding is a plus
Working Conditions
- Manual Skills: High level of manual dexterity and coordination
- Occupational Risks: Some exposure to hospital-related occupational risks
- Physical Effort: Medium to heavy may exert up to 35 lbs.
- Environment: Some exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.
Why Join Western CT Health Network
At Western CT Health Network we are committed to excellence in healthcare delivery through a culture of accuracy compliance and quality patient data. We support professional growth through continuing education and provide a collaborative environment for health information management professionals.
Employment Type
Hourly
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