Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
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Remote Inpatient Coding Specialist
Job Summary
Reviews inpatient medical records to accurately assign diagnoses, procedures, and DRGs/APR-DRGs in accordance with coding, compliance, and reimbursement guidelines. Abstracts coded data into EPIC to support timely billing and revenue cycle operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Review medical records to accurately assign and sequence diagnoses, procedures, complications, and co-morbidities while meeting established quality standards.
- Assign appropriate DRG/APR-DRG classifications and abstract coded data into EPIC for billing and reporting purposes.
- Ensure accurate discharge disposition and Present on Admission (POA) indicator assignment.
- Identify documentation deficiencies and refer cases requiring physician clarification through established query processes.
- Apply coding hold reasons as needed for incomplete documentation or pending reports.
- Prioritize workload to meet coding productivity standards and revenue cycle deadlines.
- Maintain proficiency in coding across UPHS inpatient facilities and stay current with coding regulations and guidelines.
- Complete continuing education requirements and maintain applicable professional credentials.
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Previous inpatient coding experience or training required.
- Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related field preferred.
- CCS certification strongly preferred.
- RHIA, RHIT certification preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and inpatient clinical documentation.
- Proficiency in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with computerized coding encoders and electronic health record systems.
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.