Inpatient Coder

Omm IT Solutions

  • Baltimore, Maryland
  • 30+ days ago
  • Remote

    Highlights

    Minimum of 3 years ICS-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS coding and abstracting experience with a Level 1 trauma and rehab hospital or 4 years of experience with coding inpatient hospital medical records required . The Inpatient Coder is responsible for reviewing inpatient medical records and assigning accurate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes in accordance with official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and Clint policies.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBaltimore, Maryland (
    Remote
    )
    Websitehttp://ommincorp.com

    Description

    Please Note:
    • It is a Fully Remote position.
    • Location: Remote 
    • City/State: Baltimore, Maryland
    • Position Type: Contract / Travel
    • Department: Health Information Management (HIM)
    • Schedule: Full-time
    • Fully remote position
    • Ability to work independently in a remote environment (must have their own equipment)
    • Must be based in EST or CST hours


    JOB SUMMARY
    The Inpatient Coder is responsible for reviewing inpatient medical records and assigning accurate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes in accordance with official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and Clint policies. This position supports timely and accurate billing, reimbursement, and compliance, and is fully remote.


    ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
    • Review inpatient medical records to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes
    • Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with AHIMA, AHA, CMS, and official coding guidelines
    • Abstract clinical data accurately into the coding system
    • Meet established productivity and quality benchmarks
    • Identify documentation issues and work with CDI or providers as appropriate
    • Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations
    • Participate in audits, education, and quality improvement initiatives as required
    • Stay current with coding updates, regulatory changes, and payer requirements



    Requirements

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Active coding certification (RHIT, RHIA, or CIC) required
    • Minimum of 4+ years of recent inpatient hospital coding experience required
    • Minimum of 3 years ICS-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS coding and abstracting experience with a Level 1 trauma and rehab hospital or 4 years of experience with coding inpatient hospital medical records required
    • Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines
    • Experience coding complex inpatient hospital cases
    • Proficiency with encoder and EHR systems preferred
    • Ability to work independently in a remote environment (must have their own equipment)



    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • Experience with Epic or 3M encoder preferred
    • Experience working in an academic or large health system setting preferred