Inpatient Coder - Remote (essentiahealth)

essentiahealth Virginia, United States 2025-03-15

Job posting number: #212860 (Ref:R065443)

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Job Description

Evaluates health record documentation and accurate reimbursement by ensuring that diagnostic and procedural codes and other documentation accurately reflect and support the inpatient hospital admission. Adheres to Coding Clinic and coding guidelines, and queries medical professionals for clarification as needed. Reviews medical information, such as diseases or symptoms and diagnostic descriptions and procedures to accurately assign and sequence ICD-10 CM/PCS codes and DRG assignment. Adheres to the quality and productivity standards set by the department. Position requires a high level of attention to detail, accuracy, being able to work under pressure, and customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with medical professionals, colleagues, and others.

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Education Qualifications:

Successful completion or currently enrolled in a program which includes course work in ICD-10-CM/PCS, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and disease processes AND a passing score on the Essentia Health inpatient coding skills assessment.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Credentialed as or eligible* for: CCS, CIC, RHIT, RHIA

*Applicable credentialing required within two years of date of hire

FTE:

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Remote

Shift Rotation:

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

8:00

Shift End Time:

4:30

Weekends:

Holidays:

Call Obligation:

Union:

VA Hospital AFSCME Service Workers (VAHOSPAIDE)

Union Posting Deadline:

03/20/2025

Compensation Range:

$22.64 - $30.27

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health*:

Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being.
Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.
Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.
Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.

*Eligibility for Essentia Health’s benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000 for more information.