Sentara Health
Inpatient Coder/Abstractor
Location: Norfolk, VA
Work Shift: First (Days)
Overview 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. 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 compliance guidelines are followed, uses concurrent documentation database to accurately reflect queries and updates to DRG cases, collaborates with Nursing Staff on Concurrent Documentation Improvement Team, and performs other related duties as requested by HIM management.
Qualifications
Educational coursework in anatomy, physiology, and current coding practices required.
Two (2) years of coding experience required.
CCS (AHIMA) or CIC required within 1 year of hire.
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
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
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility when criteria met.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer
and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its workforce. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.
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Work Shift: First (Days)
Overview 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. 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 compliance guidelines are followed, uses concurrent documentation database to accurately reflect queries and updates to DRG cases, collaborates with Nursing Staff on Concurrent Documentation Improvement Team, and performs other related duties as requested by HIM management.
Qualifications
Educational coursework in anatomy, physiology, and current coding practices required.
Two (2) years of coding experience required.
CCS (AHIMA) or CIC required within 1 year of hire.
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
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
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility when criteria met.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer
and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its workforce. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.
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