Inpatient Coder (Remote)

Company: WellStar Health System
Location: Marietta
Posted on: May 15, 2022

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. Responsibilities Ask you're recruiter today about sign on bonus opportunities up to $10,000 for this position!Reviews documentation in inpatient and/or IVR (interventional radiology) medical records, and accurately and completely assigns appropriate diagnostic and procedural ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/ICD10-PCS or CPT-4 HCPCS codes to the greatest specificity, and assigning the most accurate DRG/APC as appropriate. Abstracts demographic and coding information into the information system accurately and completely. Job Requirements: Required Minimum Education

• High School Education, GED or equivalent
• Completed course in anatomy and physiology
• Billing or Coding School Certification (AHIMA or AAPC to include but not limited to RHIT, RHIA, CCS or CPC) in hospital coding preferredRequired Minimum Experience
  • Must have and maintain a 95% or higher accuracy in abstracting, code and DRG assignment while meeting productivity requirements
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of acute care inpatient and/or IVR coding experience (with Same day surgery, ED and OP diagnostic outpatient coding experiences are a plus) preferredRequired Skills
    • Computer/data entry experience. Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team
    • Ability to use EXCEL, Word and have basic computer operational knowledge. Epic and 3M experience preferred
    • Ability to work in a remote environment

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