MedStar Health is seeking an experienced inpatient coder to join its Coding Quality Assurance team. The role focuses on reviewing inpatient coding quality and integrity, validating ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding, ensuring accurate present on admission indicators and discharge disposition status, and supporting review of quality indicators such as MHACs, HACs, PSIs, and mortality reviews.
The position also works closely with the coding quality review team to identify opportunities for improvement, support coding compliance efforts, and provide feedback and training recommendations based on review findings.
Bachelor's degree is not required, but the role prefers a vocational or technical degree or certificate, or an associate degree in Health Information Management, Health Information Technology, or a related field.
Required qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- 1-2 years of inpatient coding experience, preferably in an acute care setting
- Current AHIMA CCS credential
Preferred qualifications:
- 3-4 years of auditing experience
- RHIT, RHIA, or CIC certification
Skills and abilities:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Good computer skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and ICD-10-CM/PCS coding
MedStar Health offers a supportive and inclusive work environment along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Health and wellness benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Retirement plans
- Additional employee wellbeing benefits
Location
Maryland, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago