Hospital Inpatient Coder

🔥 19 hours ago

🌵 Arizona, California, +6 more states – Remote

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💵 $43 - $67 / hour

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🏥 Medical Billing and Coding

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Cedars-Sinai

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10,000+ employees

🏥 Healthcare

💊 Pharmaceuticals

Healthcare • Pharmaceuticals

Cedars-Sinai is a leading healthcare organization that has been addressing the medical needs of a diverse community since its inception in 1902. Renowned for its excellence in patient care, clinical research, and medical education, Cedars-Sinai is recognized nationally for its innovative approaches in healthcare. It is especially noted for its advancements in the treatment of heart disease, cancer, and brain disorders, as well as its comprehensive education programs for healthcare professionals. The institution demonstrates a strong commitment to community service by enhancing the health of vulnerable populations in Los Angeles.

📋 Description

• Review medical documentation and health information in electronic medical/health systems • Assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes according to standard coding guidelines • Identify principal diagnoses, comorbidities/complications, present-on-admission indicators, and appropriate code sequencing • Determine the most appropriate DRG representing each patient stay • Abstract required data elements for reporting and statistical capture • Resolve complex inpatient edits and alerts • Communicate with Clinical Documentation Integrity team members regarding complex clinical scenarios • Translate diagnoses, procedures, and treatment into standardized codes • Collaborate with the CDI team to align clinical and coding approaches • Reference anatomy, physiology, and clinical practice to support code assignment • Identify documentation improvement opportunities and seek clarification from physicians • Enter coded and abstracted information into assigned systems

🎯 Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required • Minimum of 3 years’ work experience doing code assignment in a healthcare setting performing similar coding duties required • Registered Health Info Tech, Registered Health Info Admin, Certified Professional Coder, Certified Coding Specialist, or Certified Coding Spec Phys required upon hire • Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding • Knowledge of Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups (MS-DRG) and All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Groups (APR-DRG) • Knowledge of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), Hierarchical Conditions (HCC), and severity-impacting conditions • Experience reviewing medical documentation and health information • Experience with EPIC (CS-Link), EPIC HB and PB modules, Solventum 360Encompass, Solventum Standalone Encoder, Select Coder, or similar applications • Knowledge of standard coding guidelines • Ability to identify principal diagnoses, comorbidities/complications, present-on-admission indicators, and code sequencing • Ability to resolve complex inpatient edits/alerts • Ability to collaborate with Clinical Documentation Integrity teams and physicians

🏖️ Benefits

• Paid time off • Health care insurance • Dental insurance • Paid vacation • 403(b) retirement plan • Inclusive, dynamic work environment • Employee engagement and innovation-focused workplace