Inpatient Lead Coder

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🍂 Massachusetts – Remote

🍂 Massachusetts – Remote

💵 $62.5k - $91k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🏥 Medical Billing and Coding

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Boston Medical Center (BMC)

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1996

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is a 511-bed, equity-led academic medical center and a proud member of the Boston Medical Center Health System. BMC delivers a model of healthcare where innovative and equitable care empowers all patients to thrive. As a premier academic medical center in Boston, a national leader in clinical care, and the largest essential hospital in New England, BMC’s world-class clinicians provide comprehensive care in more than 70 specialties and subspecialties.

📋 Description

• Assigns appropriate codes to reflect all diagnoses and procedures during a patient encounter • Abstracts required data to input into the Medical Center's computerized data base • Converts all patient visits into appropriate DRG assignments for optimal reimbursement • Assists the IP Coding Manager in administrative duties • Reviews patient medical records and abstracts medical data that identifies all diagnoses and procedures • Codes diagnoses, procedures, and appropriate modifiers from the medical record documentation using ICD-10-CM/PCS • Consults with CDCI team to clarify medical record information • Ensures coding accuracy rate of 95% or better • Coordinates with HIM to track missing provider documentation • Maintains professional skills through attendance at in-service programs, conferences, and workshops

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of five years inpatient coding experience in a Level 1 Trauma, Teaching Facility • Requires inpatient CCS, RHIT or RHIA credentials from AHIMA • Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 Coding conventions • Basic concepts of human anatomy, physiology and pathology • Experience with ICD-10-CM/PCS for diagnoses and procedures • Strong knowledge of health records, computer systems, Microsoft applications, data integrity, and processing techniques • Excellent organizational skills, including ability to multi-task, prioritize essential tasks, and follow-through • Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail • Ability to solve problems appropriately using job knowledge and current policies/procedures • Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all personal/health sensitive information and ensure compliance of HIPAA rules and regulations • Solid communication skills, both oral and written.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Pharmacy benefits • Discretionary annual bonuses • Merit increases • Flexible Spending Accounts • 403(b) savings matches • Paid time off • Career advancement opportunities • Resources to support employee and family well-being