Sentara
Overview
Inpatient Coder Abstractor Codes inpatient accounts applying appropriate ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS/CPT-4 codes for hospital reimbursement, mortality & morbidity outcomes, research & statistical and regulatory compliance. Abstracts, codes and assigns necessary demographic and clinical data elements required for inpatient records. Effectively utilizes encoder software to assure appropriate reimbursement and accurate DRG & MSDRG assignment. Completes all work in accordance with defined productivity and quality standards. As necessary, consults or queries the physician for additional information or clarification of diagnoses, co-morbid/secondary conditions, and procedures. Provides physicians education on coding, documentation and medical necessity requirements. Assures optimal ethical reimbursement for coded encounters and assures coding practices fall within established compliance guidelines. Uses concurrent documentation database to accurately reflect queries and updates to DRG cases. Must work collaboratively with Nursing Staff on Concurrent Documentation Improvement Team for severity levels within coding guidelines. Performs other related duties as requested by HIM management. Educational coursework in anatomy, physiology, and current coding practices required. CCS or CIC required within 1 year of hire. Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Certification/Licensure
CCS (AHIMA) or CIC required within 1 year of hire
Experience
Educational coursework in anatomy, physiology, and current coding practices required Two (2) years of Coding experience required CCS AHIMA
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision plans Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 Paid Time Off and Sick Leave Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave Emergency Backup Care Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans Life Insurance 401k/403B with Employer Match Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000 Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development Pet Insurance Legal Resources Plan Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met. About Sentara Health
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer
and pries itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. This is a tobacco-free environment in support of our mission "to improve health every day". Remote work
positions may be available in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
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Inpatient Coder Abstractor Codes inpatient accounts applying appropriate ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS/CPT-4 codes for hospital reimbursement, mortality & morbidity outcomes, research & statistical and regulatory compliance. Abstracts, codes and assigns necessary demographic and clinical data elements required for inpatient records. Effectively utilizes encoder software to assure appropriate reimbursement and accurate DRG & MSDRG assignment. Completes all work in accordance with defined productivity and quality standards. As necessary, consults or queries the physician for additional information or clarification of diagnoses, co-morbid/secondary conditions, and procedures. Provides physicians education on coding, documentation and medical necessity requirements. Assures optimal ethical reimbursement for coded encounters and assures coding practices fall within established compliance guidelines. Uses concurrent documentation database to accurately reflect queries and updates to DRG cases. Must work collaboratively with Nursing Staff on Concurrent Documentation Improvement Team for severity levels within coding guidelines. Performs other related duties as requested by HIM management. Educational coursework in anatomy, physiology, and current coding practices required. CCS or CIC required within 1 year of hire. Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Certification/Licensure
CCS (AHIMA) or CIC required within 1 year of hire
Experience
Educational coursework in anatomy, physiology, and current coding practices required Two (2) years of Coding experience required CCS AHIMA
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision plans Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 Paid Time Off and Sick Leave Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave Emergency Backup Care Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans Life Insurance 401k/403B with Employer Match Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000 Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development Pet Insurance Legal Resources Plan Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met. About Sentara Health
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer
and pries itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. This is a tobacco-free environment in support of our mission "to improve health every day". Remote work
positions may be available in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
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