Divisional Inpatient Remote Coder IV

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

900 HOPE WAY

City:

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

32714

Job Description:

• Communicate with various departments to clarify discharge dispositions or patient type/status as needed.
• Understands the importance of secondary diagnosis codes and their impact on quality metrics.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Codes inpatient charts and verifies or assigns ICD-10-CM/PCS diagnosis and procedure codes. based on physician documentation and Computer-Assisted
• Coding (CAC) recommendations.
• Accurately codes all diagnoses, treatments, and procedures for inpatient records in accordance with departmental policies and industry standards.
• Assign ICD-10-CM and PCS codes on inpatient records in accordance with all UHDDS rules, Official Coding Guidelines, Coding Clinic, and approved coding policies and procedures.
• Codes inpatient specialty accounts such as rehab, LTAC, cosmetic, and status changes.
• Maintains coding productivity standards and achieves a minimum of 96% coding accuracy.
• Consistently meets or exceeds established productivity benchmarks. Communicates coding-related issues that may affect claims processing, coding accuracy, or compliance to the Coding Management Team.
• Assumes ownership of the discharged, not final billed accounts held by monitoring the queue holds and ensuring accounts are released in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with the Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) team to ensure consistency and completeness of clinical records.
• Accurately and efficiently completes coding assignments across multiple facilities within established timeframes.
• Acute Hospital ICD-10-CM & PCS Coding experience.
• Experience querying physicians as necessary for proper documentation.
• Reviews inpatient medical records to accurately assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and appropriate DRGs at the highest specificity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


• Solid understanding of inpatient coding principles, including ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS classification systems.


• Proficient knowledge of official coding guidelines, including Coding Clinic recommendations and regulatory standards.


• Strong computer literacy with the ability to quickly learn and navigate EMR, Computer Assisted Coding software, and other relevant coding platforms.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to accurately review and interpret documentation and efficiently apply corresponding codes within the coding software.



Education:

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

• Technical/Vocational School in medical coding certificate program or 2 year him program [Required]



Field of Study:

• N/A



Work Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in acute care inpatient hospital coding or completion of AdventHealth inpatient training [Required]

• 5+ years acute care inpatient hospital coding and/or auditing experience. [Preferred]



Additional Information:


• Must pass a Coder IV assessment

• One of either preferred Work Experience or Education [Required]

• Current, valid U.S. passport, permanent resident- alien registration- card (“green card”) or appropriate document(s) for international travel [Preferred]


Licenses and Certifications:

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) [Required] OR

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) [Required] OR

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) [Required]

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) [Required]

• Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) [Preferred]

• Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) [Preferred]

• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/23km2677

Pay Range:

$26.29 - $48.91

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.