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

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 1868

🏥 Healthcare

💼 Consulting

📚 Education

Healthcare • Consulting • Education

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 assure accurate specificity of inpatient diagnoses and procedures • Utilize ICD-10-CM and PCS codes according to coding guidelines • Communicate with providers and appropriate staff regarding missing diagnoses, procedures, and documentation • Create deficiencies in Epic for missing documentation • Review denial reports with leadership and participate in internal and external audits • Inform the supervisor about unusual or problematic accounts, issues, concerns, and improvement opportunities • Abstract clinical and demographic data from patient records • Audit charts before coding and query providers or departments about documentation deficiencies • Assign accurate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes • Review reports, audit lists, coding/billing changes, and denial reports • Identify coding issues, summarize findings, and recommend corrective actions • Work with physicians to resolve coding and documentation discrepancies • Submit accounts accurately and within required timelines • 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 recommendations • Collaborate with Compliance, Educators, Auditors, peers, and colleagues • Maintain communication with providers and office personnel • Participate in coding audits and work closely with the DRG Validator • Attend meetings, education sessions, and projects as requested • Promote excellent customer service and communicate process improvement opportunities

🎯 Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent • Current CCS, CIC, RHIA, or RHIT certification/credential • Three (3) years of ICD-10-CM and PCS coding experience • EMR experience • Ability to conduct training from 6 AM to 6 PM EST, Monday through Friday • Weekend coverage strongly preferred • Ability to read and write in English • 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 • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, balance multiple tasks, and communicate with colleagues and medical staff virtually or by phone

🏖️ Benefits

• Up to 30 hours per week • Flexibility with start/end time • 100% remote work • Comprehensive Total Rewards package supporting health, financial security, and career growth • Fair and competitive compensation • Career growth opportunities