Inpatient Coding Coordinator - (Remote)
Inpatient Coding Coordinator - (Remote)
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Do you want to work at one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation We are guided by our values of Love and Excellence and are passionate about delivering health not just health care. Come join us at ChristianaCare!
ChristianaCare with Hospitals in Wilmington and Newark DE as well as Elkton MD is one of the largest health care providers in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Named one of Americas Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report we have an excess of 1100 beds between our hospitals and are committed to providing the best patient care in the region. We are proud to that Christiana Hospital Wilmington Hospital our Ambulatory Services and HomeHealth have all received ANCC Magnet Recognition.
Primary Function:
ChristianaCare is currently seeking a full-time Inpatient Coding Coordinator who will be responsible for the timely and accurate coding for reimbursement and data collection purposes. Coordinates daily responsibilities of coding and support staff.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Timely prebill review and audit patient medical records (inpatient primarily) and correctly capture of final DRG for each review.
Analyze clinical data of inpatients current treatment past medical history and identifies potential gaps in physician documentation.
Analyze and report trends for improvement opportunities in coding and documentation.
Verify coding and abstracting accuracy by performing quantities and qualitative reviews.
Communicate with physicians or other providers to validate diagnoses clinical indicators and appropriately prompts for documentation utilization AHIMA/ACDIS best practice query principles if necessary either verbally or written.
Follow industry best practice coding standards in accordance with CMS AHIMA AHA AAPC and AMA guidelines.
Create educational material and educate physicians coders and other key healthcare providers regarding clinical documentation improvement and the need for accurate and complete documentation in the health record.
Train and audit entry level coders or coders who are being trained in a new discipline.
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- RHIA RHIT or CCS certification or equivalent certification/degree.
- College credits in medical terminology anatomy and physiology.
- Three years coding experience in a Health Information Management Department or equivalent.
- Experience with implementing and maintaining computer systems.
Christianacare Offers:
Full Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance etc.
403(b) with company match.
Generous paid time off.
Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to access to backup care services for dependents through retirement planning services financial coaching fitness and wellness reimbursement and great discounts through several vendors for hotels rental cars theme parks shows sporting events movie tickets and much more!
Post End Date
Aug 30 2025EEO Posting Statement
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination whose staff is reflective of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race color sex religion national origin sexual orientation genetic information gender identity or expression age veteran status disability pregnancy citizenship status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
