Christiana Care Health System
Senior Coder - Inpatient (Remote)
Christiana Care Health System, Newark, Delaware, United States, 19711
Overview
Do you want to work at one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation? We are guided by our values of
Love
and
Excellence
and are passionate about delivering health, not just health care. Come join us 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 an excess of 1,100 beds between our hospitals and are committed to providing the best patient care in the region. We are proud that Christiana Hospital, Wilmington Hospital, our Ambulatory Services, and HomeHealth have all received ANCC Magnet Recognition. Scheduling Flexibility and Perks
The schedule and hours for this position are very flexible and we will work with you on work/life balance to build a schedule that works for you This position is 100% remote and we encourage national candidates to apply We provide equipment, coding books, continuing education credits as well as professional organization memberships to AHIMA or APC Primary Function
ChristianaCare is currently seeking a full-time Senior Coder to be responsible for accurate and timely assignment of ICD 10 CM/PCS and HCPCS/CPT codes, payment group classification assignment and data abstraction for reimbursement purposes and statistical information reporting on all Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency Medicine, Ancillary and Diagnostics records, and/or any other patient records for which HIMS Department performs coding services. Meets or exceeds productivity and accuracy standards outlined in the HIMS Coding Policies and Procedures. Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Review and interpret Inpatient, Outpatient, Ancillary, Diagnostics and Emergency Medicine or other patient type records to assign appropriate ICD 10 CM/PCS diagnosis and procedure codes and/or HCPCS/CPT procedure codes as required based on record type and CCHS reporting practices. Perform coding and abstracting tasks to support accurate and timely billing, data quality and statistics, and calculation of severity of illness and risk of mortality reporting. Follow UHDDS definitions, CMS regulations, and Official and Internal Coding Guidelines. Utilize information on diagnostic reports to accurately code patient charts in accordance with Official Coding Guidelines. Complete daily work assignment as directed by Coding Support. Work within service line structure where applicable based on patient type. Serve as a mentor to newer coders in the Coder Position or coders who are being trained in a new coding discipline. Abstract pertinent data, determine and sequence codes for diagnoses and procedures, and enter all information into the coding and abstracting system. Utilize coding and abstracting system as a communication tool per the HIMS Coding DNFB Tagging procedures, including placing accounts on hold to ask questions and initiate queries. Receive feedback and review charts with a member of the Coding Management Team for accurate code assignment. Provide all necessary coded and abstracted information required for final coding and billing of accounts within productivity expectations by work type to support department and organization goals for DNFB dollar amounts and bill hold days. Review prepopulated patient demographic information fed via HL7 from source system into coding system and make necessary abstracted data changes for accurate posting to CCHS billing system. Utilize coding system to calculate all inpatient encounters in MS DRG and APR DRG groupers to support accurate reporting of coded data for severity of illness and risk of mortality. Utilize coding system to sequence CPT codes invoking the APC grouper methodology to arrive at the proper CPT code hierarchy. Submit timely, accurate, and concise daily productivity reports in accordance with department policy and practice. Attend and participate in coding section and department meetings, inservice training sessions, seminars and workshops. Report errors as identified in patient identification, account or encounter information, documentation or other medical record discrepancies as noted during daily work performance. Support the Coding Management team by working on special coding projects as assigned. Work with the HIMS Coding Systems Analyst under the direction of HIMS management to achieve IT initiatives of the department, including systems testing and report reconciliation as needed in coding and billing systems and other IT project support as deemed necessary by the coding management team. Work with the HIMS Coding Support Team under the direction of HIMS management to achieve revenue cycle goals, including working through aged coding accounts and accessing billing system and coding system reports and queues as needed. Education and Experience Requirements
CCS credential required College Degree in Health Information Management, Completion of AHIMA Approved Certificate Program, or one-year coding experience in acute care settings (Inpatient, Observation, Emergency Medicine or Same Day Surgery) is required. Associate or Bachelor of Science degree in Health Information Technology preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Christianacare Offers
Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc. 403(b) with company match. Generous paid time off. Incredible work/life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and discounts through vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and more. Hourly Pay Range: $27.31 - $40.96. This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions 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 federal, state, or local law. Post End Date
Feb 28, 2026 EEO Posting Statement
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/
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Do you want to work at one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation? We are guided by our values of
Love
and
Excellence
and are passionate about delivering health, not just health care. Come join us 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 an excess of 1,100 beds between our hospitals and are committed to providing the best patient care in the region. We are proud that Christiana Hospital, Wilmington Hospital, our Ambulatory Services, and HomeHealth have all received ANCC Magnet Recognition. Scheduling Flexibility and Perks
The schedule and hours for this position are very flexible and we will work with you on work/life balance to build a schedule that works for you This position is 100% remote and we encourage national candidates to apply We provide equipment, coding books, continuing education credits as well as professional organization memberships to AHIMA or APC Primary Function
ChristianaCare is currently seeking a full-time Senior Coder to be responsible for accurate and timely assignment of ICD 10 CM/PCS and HCPCS/CPT codes, payment group classification assignment and data abstraction for reimbursement purposes and statistical information reporting on all Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency Medicine, Ancillary and Diagnostics records, and/or any other patient records for which HIMS Department performs coding services. Meets or exceeds productivity and accuracy standards outlined in the HIMS Coding Policies and Procedures. Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Review and interpret Inpatient, Outpatient, Ancillary, Diagnostics and Emergency Medicine or other patient type records to assign appropriate ICD 10 CM/PCS diagnosis and procedure codes and/or HCPCS/CPT procedure codes as required based on record type and CCHS reporting practices. Perform coding and abstracting tasks to support accurate and timely billing, data quality and statistics, and calculation of severity of illness and risk of mortality reporting. Follow UHDDS definitions, CMS regulations, and Official and Internal Coding Guidelines. Utilize information on diagnostic reports to accurately code patient charts in accordance with Official Coding Guidelines. Complete daily work assignment as directed by Coding Support. Work within service line structure where applicable based on patient type. Serve as a mentor to newer coders in the Coder Position or coders who are being trained in a new coding discipline. Abstract pertinent data, determine and sequence codes for diagnoses and procedures, and enter all information into the coding and abstracting system. Utilize coding and abstracting system as a communication tool per the HIMS Coding DNFB Tagging procedures, including placing accounts on hold to ask questions and initiate queries. Receive feedback and review charts with a member of the Coding Management Team for accurate code assignment. Provide all necessary coded and abstracted information required for final coding and billing of accounts within productivity expectations by work type to support department and organization goals for DNFB dollar amounts and bill hold days. Review prepopulated patient demographic information fed via HL7 from source system into coding system and make necessary abstracted data changes for accurate posting to CCHS billing system. Utilize coding system to calculate all inpatient encounters in MS DRG and APR DRG groupers to support accurate reporting of coded data for severity of illness and risk of mortality. Utilize coding system to sequence CPT codes invoking the APC grouper methodology to arrive at the proper CPT code hierarchy. Submit timely, accurate, and concise daily productivity reports in accordance with department policy and practice. Attend and participate in coding section and department meetings, inservice training sessions, seminars and workshops. Report errors as identified in patient identification, account or encounter information, documentation or other medical record discrepancies as noted during daily work performance. Support the Coding Management team by working on special coding projects as assigned. Work with the HIMS Coding Systems Analyst under the direction of HIMS management to achieve IT initiatives of the department, including systems testing and report reconciliation as needed in coding and billing systems and other IT project support as deemed necessary by the coding management team. Work with the HIMS Coding Support Team under the direction of HIMS management to achieve revenue cycle goals, including working through aged coding accounts and accessing billing system and coding system reports and queues as needed. Education and Experience Requirements
CCS credential required College Degree in Health Information Management, Completion of AHIMA Approved Certificate Program, or one-year coding experience in acute care settings (Inpatient, Observation, Emergency Medicine or Same Day Surgery) is required. Associate or Bachelor of Science degree in Health Information Technology preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Christianacare Offers
Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc. 403(b) with company match. Generous paid time off. Incredible work/life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and discounts through vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and more. Hourly Pay Range: $27.31 - $40.96. This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions 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 federal, state, or local law. Post End Date
Feb 28, 2026 EEO Posting Statement
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/
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