Responsible for coding inpatient accounts with balances under $90,000, including rehab and accounts in the Inpatient Coder I category. Performs coding, DRG assignment, collection of predefined indicators, and abstraction of medical records for cases with a case mix greater than 1.5. Provides timely and accurate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for reimbursement and statistical reporting. Groups discharges using the 3M encoder and selects the appropriate DRG for reimbursement. Communicates with physicians and clinical staff regarding coding and documentation issues.
Requirements & Qualifications
Licensure
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or
- Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)
Education
- Associate's degree in Health Information Management preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management preferred
Experience
- 3 years of inpatient coding experience preferred
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
2 months ago