The Inpatient Coder II serves as a coding and reimbursement expert for complex inpatient acute care discharges. This role is responsible for assigning ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes while following official coding guidelines, coding clinic guidance, and organizational compliance standards.
Key responsibilities include reviewing health record documentation, assigning Present on Admission (POA) values, validating discharge disposition, collaborating with Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI), resolving coding edits and validation warnings, and writing appeal letters in response to payor DRG downgrade notices. The role also supports reimbursement accuracy, quality reporting, and productivity standards.
Minimum requirements
- RHIA, RHIT, or CCS credential
- AHIMA membership
- 3 years of inpatient coding experience in an acute healthcare setting
Preferred qualifications
- Associate’s degree in a related field
- RHIA or RHIT with CCS or CDIP/CCDS credential
- 4 years of inpatient coding experience in a teaching hospital
Additional knowledge and skills
- Strong understanding of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding
- Knowledge of coding conventions, official guidelines, and Coding Clinic references
- Familiarity with anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, disease processes, and medical terminology
- Experience working with CAC software, MS-DRGs, APR-DRGs, and risk adjustment concepts
Northwestern Medicine offers a wide range of benefits, including:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Lifecycle benefits
- Physical, emotional, and financial well-being support
- Protection resources for unexpected life events
Location
Chicago, Illinois, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
2 weeks ago