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

Inpatient Coder 3 Inpatient Coder 3 (10K Sign-On Bonus Available) at Wellstar Health Systems Inpatient Coder 3 Inpatient Coder 3 (10K Sign-On Bonus Available) at Wellstar Health Systems in Atlanta, Georgia Posted in 5 days ago.

Job Description:

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Internal Compensation Grade AH26 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 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 Performs other duties as assigned Complies 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 or RHIA
• Reg Health Information Admin Upon Hire Preferred or RHIT

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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). We'd like to invite you on a career journey like no other! In return for your contributions, we'll help you make the most of all life's moments

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