Inpatient Coder 3 Inpatient Coder 3 (10K Sign-On Bonus Available)

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Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Summary:

The IP Coder 3 position reports directly to the Supervisor of Coding. Key responsibilities of the role include: Reviewing documentation in inpatient and/or IVR (interventional radiology) medical records, and accurately and completely assigning appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnostic and ICD-10-PCS/CPT-4 HCPCS procedural codes to the greatest specificity, assigning the most accurate DRG/APC, when appropriate. Abstracts demographic and coding information accurately and completely.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Codes and abstracts medical records with a minimum of accuracy:* Accurately and completely assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnostic and ICD-10-PCS/CPT-4 HCPCS procedural codes to the greatest specificity, assigning the most accurate DRG/APC, when appropriate and in accordance with Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and Facility Coding Guidelines, as applicable* Accurately and completely abstracts all required patient demographic data into the EMR* Accurately assigns correct DRG/APC* Meets productivity standards* Queries providers, if needed to further clarify codeManages additional coding responsibilities, contributing to the CFB (candidate for bill) goals, including but not limited to:* Resolves coding edits and reminders, correcting abstracting and coding issues in a timely manner (1-2 business days)* Completes and routes problem accounts, ready to code, high dollar and other accounts daily to ensure cases are coded as close to goal date as possible* Completes assigned work by goal date* Assists with coding unassigned or backlogged accountsOther task as assigned:* Serves as a mentor to new coders* Assist with cleaning up or escalating missing documentation or other work queues* If proficient, assists with observation, same day surgery, outpatient and emergency coding when needed or assigned* Other tasks as assignedPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma Other or GED Other or Other / Certificate Anatomy

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

CCS - Cert Coding Spec Upon Hire Preferred orRHIA - Reg Health Information Admin Upon Hire Preferred orRHIT - Reg Health Information Tech Upon Hire Preferred or

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 3 years of acute care inpatient and/or IVR coding experience. Required

Required Minimum Skills:

Must have demonstrated maintenance of a or higher accuracy in abstracting, code and DRG assignment while meeting productivity requirements in previous roles.Ability to work in a remote environment.Computer/data entry experience.Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team.Ability to use Microsoft (Excel, Word).

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