Wellstar Health System
Inpatient Coder 3- (10K Sign-On Bonus Available)
Wellstar Health System, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Inpatient Coder 3- (10K Sign-On Bonus Available)
Wellstar Health System is seeking an experienced Inpatient Coder 3 to join our team. Job Summary
The Inpatient Coder 3 reports directly to the Supervisor of Coding. Key responsibilities include reviewing inpatient records, assigning ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS/CPT-4 HCPCS codes, abstracting demographic data, and ensuring accurate DRG/APC assignment. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions
Codes and abstracts medical records with a minimum of accuracy. Accurately and completely assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnostic and ICD-10-PCS/CPT-4 HCPCS procedural codes to the greatest specificity, assigning the most accurate DRG/APC, when appropriate and in accordance with Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and Facility Coding Guidelines, as applicable. Accurately and completely abstracts all required patient demographic data into the EMR. Accurately assigns correct DRG/APC. Meets productivity standards. Queries providers, if needed, to further clarify code. Manages additional coding responsibilities, contributing to the CFB goals, including resolving coding edits and reminders, correcting abstracting and coding issues in a timely manner (1-2 business days). Completes and routes problem accounts, ready to code, high dollar and other accounts daily to ensure cases are coded as close to goal date as possible. Completes assigned work by goal date. Assists with coding unassigned or backlogged accounts. Serves as a mentor to new coders. Assists with cleaning up or escalating missing documentation or other work queues. If proficient, assists with observation, same day surgery, outpatient and emergency coding when needed or assigned. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED Preferred Certification(s)
Cert Coding Spec (CCS) Reg Health Information Admin (RHIA) Reg Health Information Tech (RHIT) Required Minimum Experience
Minimum 3 years of acute care facility inpatient and/or IVR coding experience. Required Minimum Skills
Must have demonstrated maintenance of a or higher accuracy in abstracting, coding and DRG assignment while meeting productivity requirements in previous roles. Ability to work in a remote environment. Computer/data entry experience. Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team. Ability to use Microsoft Excel and Word. Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
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Wellstar Health System is seeking an experienced Inpatient Coder 3 to join our team. Job Summary
The Inpatient Coder 3 reports directly to the Supervisor of Coding. Key responsibilities include reviewing inpatient records, assigning ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS/CPT-4 HCPCS codes, abstracting demographic data, and ensuring accurate DRG/APC assignment. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions
Codes and abstracts medical records with a minimum of accuracy. Accurately and completely assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnostic and ICD-10-PCS/CPT-4 HCPCS procedural codes to the greatest specificity, assigning the most accurate DRG/APC, when appropriate and in accordance with Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and Facility Coding Guidelines, as applicable. Accurately and completely abstracts all required patient demographic data into the EMR. Accurately assigns correct DRG/APC. Meets productivity standards. Queries providers, if needed, to further clarify code. Manages additional coding responsibilities, contributing to the CFB goals, including resolving coding edits and reminders, correcting abstracting and coding issues in a timely manner (1-2 business days). Completes and routes problem accounts, ready to code, high dollar and other accounts daily to ensure cases are coded as close to goal date as possible. Completes assigned work by goal date. Assists with coding unassigned or backlogged accounts. Serves as a mentor to new coders. Assists with cleaning up or escalating missing documentation or other work queues. If proficient, assists with observation, same day surgery, outpatient and emergency coding when needed or assigned. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED Preferred Certification(s)
Cert Coding Spec (CCS) Reg Health Information Admin (RHIA) Reg Health Information Tech (RHIT) Required Minimum Experience
Minimum 3 years of acute care facility inpatient and/or IVR coding experience. Required Minimum Skills
Must have demonstrated maintenance of a or higher accuracy in abstracting, coding and DRG assignment while meeting productivity requirements in previous roles. Ability to work in a remote environment. Computer/data entry experience. Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team. Ability to use Microsoft Excel and Word. Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
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