Hospital Inpatient Coder

Role Overview

• Accurately assign ICD-10 and DRG codes to hospital inpatient services in accordance with current coding guidelines, payer policies, and regulatory requirements
• Interprets office, operative and procedure notes and assigns codes and modifiers for compliance and optimal reimbursement
• Ensure compliance with all applicable coding standards, organizational protocols, and documentation regulations
• Maintain a minimum of 95% coding accuracy rate through consistent quality assurance and participation in internal and external audits
• Acts as a coding expert to ancillary departments, administration, and physicians by answering questions and providing support as issues arise
• Meets or exceeds weekly coding productivity standards of 100%

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 2 Years of coding experience, preferably in a multi-specialty group practice
• Current AHIMA or AAPC Coding Certification(s) Required
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently and reliably

Benefits

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short term, long term disability, Accident insurance, & life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Accrued earned time for full-time & part-time employees
• 403b Retirement plans, with generous employer contributions
• And more!