Responsible for the coding and facility charge process for inpatient accounts, with occasional support for outpatient coding.
Abstracts clinical information from medical records and assigns appropriate ICD-10 diagnosis and procedure codes, along with CPT modifiers, according to coding guidelines and established procedures.
Educates medical and clinical staff on documentation practices, DRG assignment, modifier usage, software changes, and regulatory updates.
Works closely with clinical documentation improvement initiatives and patient accounts to ensure documentation accurately reflects patient acuity for services rendered.
This position works a hybrid schedule.
Required
- Associate’s degree in health information management or equivalent from a two-year college, or equivalent coding experience
- Minimum 3 years coding inpatient records in an acute or acute/long-term care setting
- CCS, CCS-P, or CPC-P certification, or ability to achieve certification within 2 years of hire
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and modifier books
- Strong understanding of DNFB reporting, denial resolution, DRG assignment, and modifier use
- Proficiency in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and 3M applications
- Familiarity with hybrid medical records and electronic medical records
- Strong written, verbal, and problem-solving skills
Preferred
- Experience coding outpatient/clinic records
- RHIT certification
Compensation
- $30.13 to $46.71 per hour
Benefits
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with up to 6% employer match
- Paid time off
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
- Employee wellness programs with access to onsite fitness and aquatics center
- Employee referral bonus program
- Employee recognition and appreciation initiatives
Location
Connecticut, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 month ago