ChristianaCare
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Coding Coordinator (Remote)
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ChristianaCare .
ChristianaCare, with hospitals in Wilmington and Newark, DE, as well as Elkton, MD, is one of the largest health care providers in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Named one of “America’s Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report, we have more than 1,100 beds between our hospitals and are committed to providing the best patient care in the region. Christiana Hospital, Wilmington Hospital, our Ambulatory Services, and HomeHealth have all received ANCC Magnet Recognition.
Primary function:
ChristianaCare is seeking a full-time Coding Coordinator to be responsible for the timely and accurate coding for reimbursement and data collection purposes. Coordinates daily responsibilities of coding and support staff.
Responsibilities
Coordinates daily coding and coding support functions of Health Information Management Services.
Receives / prints management exception reports, reviews discrepancies and makes corrections as necessary. Identifies opportunities to reduce inpatient DNFB. Acts as a liaison between facility, physician and ancillary departments for resolution of problematic accounts.
Develops coding policies and procedures in accordance with CMS, AHIMA, AHA, and AMA guidelines.
Coordinates installation and performs training of coding/abstracting computer system enhancements and updates.
Trains coding staff on current guidelines, regulations, codes, payment schemes and data element requirements.
Serves as a coding subject matter expert to other departments as assigned by the coding management team.
Analyzes and reports trends for improvement opportunities.
Applies Focus PDCA methodology to improve coding section performance.
Responsible for database accuracy, queries, and report writing relating to coding and abstracting as delegated.
Verifies coding and abstracting accuracy by performing quantitative and qualitative reviews.
Codes inpatient and outpatient accounts as necessary to prevent backlog situations.
Education and Experience
RHIA, RHIT or CCS certification or equivalent certification/degree.
College credits in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
Three years coding experience in a Health Information Management Department or equivalent.
Experience with implementing and maintaining computer systems.
Compensation and Benefits
Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
403(b) with company match.
Generous paid time off.
Wellness and employee assistance benefits including Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and vendor discounts.
Hourly Pay Range: $30.34 - $48.55
This pay rate is ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary will depend on individual factors related to the role.
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, committed to prohibiting discrimination and considering qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Post End Date: Dec 1, 2025
EEO Posting Statement: ChristianaCare offers a competitive benefits package. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/
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Coding Coordinator (Remote)
role at
ChristianaCare .
ChristianaCare, with hospitals in Wilmington and Newark, DE, as well as Elkton, MD, is one of the largest health care providers in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Named one of “America’s Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report, we have more than 1,100 beds between our hospitals and are committed to providing the best patient care in the region. Christiana Hospital, Wilmington Hospital, our Ambulatory Services, and HomeHealth have all received ANCC Magnet Recognition.
Primary function:
ChristianaCare is seeking a full-time Coding Coordinator to be responsible for the timely and accurate coding for reimbursement and data collection purposes. Coordinates daily responsibilities of coding and support staff.
Responsibilities
Coordinates daily coding and coding support functions of Health Information Management Services.
Receives / prints management exception reports, reviews discrepancies and makes corrections as necessary. Identifies opportunities to reduce inpatient DNFB. Acts as a liaison between facility, physician and ancillary departments for resolution of problematic accounts.
Develops coding policies and procedures in accordance with CMS, AHIMA, AHA, and AMA guidelines.
Coordinates installation and performs training of coding/abstracting computer system enhancements and updates.
Trains coding staff on current guidelines, regulations, codes, payment schemes and data element requirements.
Serves as a coding subject matter expert to other departments as assigned by the coding management team.
Analyzes and reports trends for improvement opportunities.
Applies Focus PDCA methodology to improve coding section performance.
Responsible for database accuracy, queries, and report writing relating to coding and abstracting as delegated.
Verifies coding and abstracting accuracy by performing quantitative and qualitative reviews.
Codes inpatient and outpatient accounts as necessary to prevent backlog situations.
Education and Experience
RHIA, RHIT or CCS certification or equivalent certification/degree.
College credits in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
Three years coding experience in a Health Information Management Department or equivalent.
Experience with implementing and maintaining computer systems.
Compensation and Benefits
Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
403(b) with company match.
Generous paid time off.
Wellness and employee assistance benefits including Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and vendor discounts.
Hourly Pay Range: $30.34 - $48.55
This pay rate is ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary will depend on individual factors related to the role.
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, committed to prohibiting discrimination and considering qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Post End Date: Dec 1, 2025
EEO Posting Statement: ChristianaCare offers a competitive benefits package. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/
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