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CommonSpirit Health

Inpatient Coder II

CommonSpirit Health, Englewood, Colorado, us, 80151

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Inpatient Coder II

– CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region

Overview This is an advanced level coding position that codes and abstracts inpatient records for data retrieval, analysis, reimbursement and research. Codes and enters diagnostic and procedure codes into a designated coding and abstracting system utilizing the 3M encoder, as appropriate. Meets quality and productivity coding standards and demonstrates the ability to navigate an EMR. Ability to code across all facilities.

Location Eligibility

Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado

Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana

Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana

Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico

North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina

South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah

Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming

Responsibilities Code and abstract inpatient records for data retrieval, analysis, reimbursement, and research. Enter diagnostic and procedure codes into the designated coding and abstracting system utilizing the 3M Encoder, as appropriate. Meet quality and productivity coding standards and demonstrate the ability to navigate an EMR. Ability to code across all facilities.

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED Required

Associate Degree Preferred

Current AHIMA credentials (e.g., RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS‑P) or AAPC credentials (COC, CIC, CPC‑H, CPC), required or must be certified within One Year of hire.

A minimum of 4 years coding experience preferably in an inpatient acute care setting or a minimum of 2 years’ experience and successful completion of the organization’s internal coding program.

Must demonstrate competency of inpatient coding guidelines and DRG assignment.

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and emails and troubleshooting computer problems. Experience successfully working in a remote environment, preferred.

Demonstrate intermediate to advanced technical coding competency in ICD‑10 CM, CPT‑4, HCPCS and coding modifiers.

Knowledge of disease management, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology and coding systems (i.e., 3M).

Physical Requirements Medium Work – exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, up to 20 lbs. frequently, and up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Benefits

Several Medical, Dental, & Vision options.

Spending Accounts including a Dependent Care FSA that can include an employer contribution.

Retirement account options with a generous employer match.

Tuition Reimbursement.

Student Loan Forgiveness, and so much more!

Pay & Shift $27.86 - $42.43 / hour

Shift: Days

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