University of Maryland Medical System
Inpatient Coder, Senior
University of Maryland Medical System, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Overview
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. UMMS partners with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Nursing and University of Maryland, Baltimore to educate the state’s future health care professionals. UMMS is an integrated network delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across Maryland, with 11 hospitals including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, and a network of University of Maryland Urgent Care centers and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit www.umms.org.
Job Description I. General Summary
Under direct supervision, accurately codes hospital inpatient accounts for the purpose of appropriate reimbursement, research, statistics and compliance to federal and state regulations in accordance with established ICD-10-CM/PCS coding classification systems.
II. Principal Responsibilities And Tasks The following statements describe the general nature and level of work and are not exhaustive of all duties.
Serves as a clinical coding subject matter expert, analyzes and evaluates documentation issues with consultation from medical and clinical staff and clinical documentation specialists as needed.
Analyzes, codes and abstracts complex inpatient cases such as trauma, rehab, neurology, critical care, etc., using ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS to ensure accurate APR-DRG/SOI/ROM and POA assignment.
Collaborates with other senior coders and coding staff, sharing information and providing coding guidance for complex cases.
Qualifications III. Education and Experience
High school graduate or equivalent. Formal ICD-10-CM and CPT training; Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Minimum of three years ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS coding and abstracting experience with a Level 1 Trauma and Rehab hospital, or four years of inpatient hospital coding experience.
One of the following required: CCS, RHIT, RHIA, or CIC.
IV. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Strong analytical and organizational skills; ability to prioritize workloads, meet deadlines and work under pressure; excellent customer service; problem solving with minimal supervision; working knowledge of medical terminology; computer and typing proficiency.
Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $30.26 - $42.37
Other compensation (if applicable): Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide.
Like many employers, UMMS is targeted by cybercriminals impersonating recruiters and offering fake job opportunities. We will never ask for banking details, personal information, or payment via email or text. If you suspect fraud, please contact careers@umms.edu.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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Job Description I. General Summary
Under direct supervision, accurately codes hospital inpatient accounts for the purpose of appropriate reimbursement, research, statistics and compliance to federal and state regulations in accordance with established ICD-10-CM/PCS coding classification systems.
II. Principal Responsibilities And Tasks The following statements describe the general nature and level of work and are not exhaustive of all duties.
Serves as a clinical coding subject matter expert, analyzes and evaluates documentation issues with consultation from medical and clinical staff and clinical documentation specialists as needed.
Analyzes, codes and abstracts complex inpatient cases such as trauma, rehab, neurology, critical care, etc., using ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS to ensure accurate APR-DRG/SOI/ROM and POA assignment.
Collaborates with other senior coders and coding staff, sharing information and providing coding guidance for complex cases.
Qualifications III. Education and Experience
High school graduate or equivalent. Formal ICD-10-CM and CPT training; Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Minimum of three years ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS coding and abstracting experience with a Level 1 Trauma and Rehab hospital, or four years of inpatient hospital coding experience.
One of the following required: CCS, RHIT, RHIA, or CIC.
IV. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Strong analytical and organizational skills; ability to prioritize workloads, meet deadlines and work under pressure; excellent customer service; problem solving with minimal supervision; working knowledge of medical terminology; computer and typing proficiency.
Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $30.26 - $42.37
Other compensation (if applicable): Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide.
Like many employers, UMMS is targeted by cybercriminals impersonating recruiters and offering fake job opportunities. We will never ask for banking details, personal information, or payment via email or text. If you suspect fraud, please contact careers@umms.edu.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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