Inpatient Coder 3 (10K Sign-On Bonus Available) Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Facility:

VIRTUAL-GA

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 code Manages 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 accounts Other 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 assigned

Required Minimum Education:

High School Education Required or GED Required or equivalent Required and Completed anatomy and physiology course(s). Required Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): Cert Coding Spec 1.00 Preferred Cert Prof Coder 1.00 Preferred Cert Prof Coder

• Hospital OP 1.

00 Preferred Reg Health Information Admin 1.00 Preferred Reg Health Information Tech 1.00

Preferred Additional Licenses and Certifications:

AAPC Upon Hire Preferred 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 95% 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).