Inpatient Coder III

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🍂 Massachusetts – Remote

🍂 Massachusetts – Remote

💵 $31 - $39 / hour

⏱ Part Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🏥 Medical Billing and Coding

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Tufts University School of Dental Medicine is a prestigious institution dedicated to advancing dental education, research, and patient care. As part of Tufts University, it offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs in dental medicine, fostering an environment of intellectual growth and innovation. The school emphasizes a commitment to diversity and community engagement, providing students with ample opportunities for hands-on learning and research. Located near Boston, it benefits from a vibrant academic and healthcare community. Tufts University School of Dental Medicine is renowned for its contributions to dental science and its efforts to prepare students to lead in an evolving global landscape.

📋 Description

• Review medical records to ensure accurate specificity of diagnoses and procedures for inpatient admissions • Apply ICD-10-CM and PCS codes according to coding guidelines • Communicate with providers and staff regarding missing diagnoses, procedures, and documentation • Create deficiencies in Epic for missing documentation • Review denial reports and participate in internal and external audits • Verify and abstract clinical and demographic data from patient records • Perform pre-coding chart audits and query providers or departments about deficiencies • Assign accurate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes from medical documentation • Identify coding issues, summarize findings, and recommend corrective actions • Work with physicians to resolve coding and documentation discrepancies • Ensure accounts are accurately and timely submitted • Code and abstract medical records within 72 hours of patient discharge • Follow up on assigned discharges for final coding • Answer coding questions from interdepartmental staff • Document special project results and provide recommendations • Attend meetings, education sessions, and participate in coding-related projects • Collaborate with Compliance, Educators, Auditors, leadership, providers, and colleagues • Maintain communication with providers and office personnel • Identify process-improvement opportunities and communicate them to management • Participate in coding audits and work closely with the DRG Validator to maintain coding standards

🎯 Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) • Three (3) years of ICD-10-CM and PCS coding experience • EMR experience • Ability to conduct training during 6 AM to 6 PM EST, Monday through Friday • Associates degree preferred • Five (5) years of inpatient ICD-10-CM and PCS coding experience within a Teaching hospital or Level One Trauma Center preferred • Epic and CAC experience preferred • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, and time-management skills • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines • Knowledge of Excel and basic computer skills • Working knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT coding system, DRG, APG, government and commercial payor policies, Coding Clinic, disease processes, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology • Ability to read and write in English • Sedentary work with manual dexterity and ability to view computer screens and reports

🏖️ Benefits

• Per diem schedule of up to 30 hours per week • Flexibility with start/end time • 100% remote work • Weekend coverage strongly preferred • Comprehensive Total Rewards package supporting health, financial security, and career growth

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