The Revenue Integrity Department at the Elliot Hospital is responsible for the medical coding of hospital and professional providers, ensuring accurate and optimal coding.

The Hospital Inpatient Coder accurately assigns ICD-10 and DRG codes to hospital inpatient services following current coding guidelines, payer requirements, and regulatory standards. This role supports clinical documentation integrity, timely and compliant coding to optimize reimbursement and minimize denials. The coder collaborates with providers and coding leadership to resolve discrepancies, aid quality improvement, and support revenue cycle performance and compliance goals.

Responsibilities include:

Assigning ICD-10 and DRG codes accurately for inpatient services as per guidelines and policies
Interpreting office, operative, and procedure notes for coding and modifier assignment
Ensuring compliance with coding standards, protocols, and documentation regulations
Maintaining at least 95% coding accuracy via quality assurance and audits
Serving as a coding expert to ancillary departments, administration, and physicians
Meeting or exceeding weekly productivity standards of 100%

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED
Minimum 2 years coding experience, preferably in a multi-specialty group practice
Current AHIMA or AAPC coding certification
Consistent ability to meet deadlines reliably

Benefits:

Health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for full-time and part-time employees
Short term, long term disability, accident, and life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Referral bonuses
Accrued earned time for full-time and part-time employees
403b retirement plan with employer contributions
Additional benefits