Under general supervision, reviews inpatient medical records to assign accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and determine appropriate MS-DRG or APR-DRG classifications. Ensures coding supports compliant clinical reporting, identifies opportunities for physician queries when documentation is unclear, and maintains quality and productivity standards.
This role is telecommuting eligible and involves concurrent and retrospective inpatient coding, validation of computer-assisted coding suggestions, and collaboration with clinical documentation specialists and coding leadership.
Associate degree required; health information technology preferred.
AHIMA CCS certification required, or completion of an AHIMA- or AAPC-accredited inpatient coding program with CIC credential if the degree is not in health information technology.
Three to five years of inpatient coding experience in a teaching or acute care hospital.
Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, clinical documentation, and inpatient coding guidelines.
Ability to write compliant physician queries, use electronic medical records, and research clinical topics online.
Computer literacy and ability to work independently while meeting productivity and accuracy standards.
Location
Rhode Island, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Senior
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
3 weeks ago