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Coding Specialist Inpatient – Mid Level  (REMOTE)

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Part Time

Shift:  Days

The community you’ll be caring for:

 900 Winderley Place, Maitland, FL 32751

The role you’ll contribute:

The Inpatient Coder is responsible for reviewing, analyzing and interpreting clinical documentation contained in the medical record applying appropriate ICD9 and DRG codes conventions and requirements of Medicare Prospective Payment System. 

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets clinical documentation, seeking clarification from the physician when discrepancies exist.  Effectively communicates with physicians and allied health personnel the need for comprehensive, accurate timely clinical documentation.

• Applies ICD-9 codes, ICD-10 codes, DRG codes, present on admission codes, patient status codes, and participating physician codes with an understanding of how each is used and the impact the accuracy of the data has on mortality rates, clinical quality, reimbursement, internal score cards and key quality indicators.

• Utilizes thorough understanding of the Official Coding Guidelines, Coding Clinic guidance, medical necessity and coverage determinations

• Uses critical thinking and sound judgment in decision making; keeping reimbursement considerations in balance with regulatory compliance.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:  

• RHIA, RHIT, or CCS or certification or credential
• Experienced level with at least 3-5 years acute care inpatient coding experience in a hospital setting
• Thorough knowledge of Medicare reimbursement methodology, documentation guidelines, data abstraction and encoder functionality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians and physician office staff
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office
• Self motivated and ability to work independently, in a remote setting
• Comprehensive knowledge of coding functions, rules and guidelines as it relates to DRG assignment
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and pathophysiology

Preferred Qualifications:

• • One-two years of coding education including formal education in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
  • Comprehensive experience with cases that require a more complex level of coding