Certified Inpatient Coder

Job Title : Certified Inpatient Coder

Location : Remote offered across NYS

Hire Type : Direct Hire

Pay Range : $26.44 - $39.66/hour

Work Type : Full-time

Work Model : Remote offered across Western New York

Work Schedule : Monday – Friday, 8am – 4:30pm

Recruiter Contact: Luisa Beato | 716.256.1286 / [email protected]

Nature & Scope:

Positional Overview

Are you a detail-oriented Coder Analyst with a passion for inpatient care? Join our client’s dynamic healthcare team where your expertise in coding and analysis will directly impact patient outcomes and operational efficiency. At their facility, you'll work with cutting-edge technology and a supportive team dedicated to excellence in patient care. If you’re looking to make a meaningful difference in a forward-thinking organization, apply today to be part of mission to deliver exceptional outpatient services.

Role & Responsibility:

Tasks That Will Lead to Your Success

· Reviews and coordinates data in the entire medical record, codes principal, secondary diagnoses and procedures documented within the record to justify treatment rendered to collect accurate patient data and to receive optimal reimbursement.

· Abstracts coded data as required by SPARCS and by Health Information policy.

· Queries and / or confers with the attending physician and / or physician liaison when there is uncertainty in the documentation of the medical record.

· Retrieve coded data that may be utilized for evaluation, research, and/or planning in CH, include selecting and generating reports via computer system.

· Inputs reason code, query (if appropriate), initials, final DRG and comments into CDIS software.

· Assists in the submission/correction of SPARCS data errors.

· Assist physicians with documentation and completion of medical records as needed.

· Evaluates facility records for completeness according to standards established by Health Information Committee, JCAHO and other licensing agencies, as needed.

· Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities per facility, Health Information Committee and CH policies and procedures.

Skills & Experience

Qualifications That Will Help You Thrive

· Thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology

· Partner with and across Teams. Demonstrated ability to work closely with CH associates, medical staff, department managers, CDI Specialists and Finance.

· Superior written and interpersonal communication skills

· Drive performance. Ambitious, takes prompt action for priorities, addresses challenges & opportunities. Possess skills related to organization and prioritization. Is action oriented.

· Demonstrated proficiency with computers, software, hardware and technological advances.

· Problem Solving: Includes appropriate staff in problem solving, defining, and prioritizing.

· Excellent analytical skills.

Pay: $26.44 - $29.66 per hour

Work Location: Remote