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

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

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.Atlanta, GA, United States
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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.

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Various (United States of America)

Job Summary :

The Inpatient 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 : resolving 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
  • 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
  • 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 or GED

    • Preferred Certification(s) :

  • Cert Coding Spec (CCS)
  • Reg Health Information Admin (RHIA)
  • Reg Health Information Tech (RHIT)

    • Required Minimum Experience :

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

    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).

    • Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

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