Inpatient Coding Specialist

Health Information Associates (HIA)

Nashville, TN

Expired: 16 days ago Applications are no longer accepted.

$35 to $40 Hourly
Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance
Full-Time

Job Description

Overview

As a Remote Inpatient Coding Specialist, you will be responsible for coding all requested inpatient medical records using the most accurate and appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS and DRG assignment, while meeting specified productivity and accuracy standards. You will also be responsible for abstracting key data required from the medical information consistent with UHDDS requirements, other regulatory coding guidelines, best practices in the industry and HIA policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

Codes all requested Inpatient records using the most accurate and appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS and DRG assignment in accordance with coding guidelines.
Abstracts, codes and assigns necessary demographic and clinical data elements required
Uses 3M and/or TruCode encoder to ensure appropriate reimbursement and accurate DRG & MSDRG assignment.
Writes appropriate, non-leading queries.
Maintains quality and productivity according to client requirements.
Completes all education as required within established deadlines.
Commits to continually improving his/her coding skills by actively participating in all education sessions.
Reports to the Director of Coding Services

Qualifications

RHIA, RHIT, or CCS
Minimum 3 years of inpatient coding experience in an acute care facility.
ICD-10-CM/PCS proficient
Computer proficiency, ability to research coding questions and utilize HIA’s internal educational resources.
High Speed Internet via Cable (no Satellite or wireless cell based)
Independent, focused individual able to work remotely.

What We Offer:

Competitive Pay
Benefits package - Medical, Dental, Life
Remote work! Equipment provided!
PTO and Paid vacations
Family owed and operated
Great team culture
Continued education provided
Cross training and promote from within

Company Description

Since 1992, HIA has been the leading provider of compliance audits, coding support services and clinical documentation audit services for hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, physician groups and other healthcare entities. We are a growing organization that has managed to maintain a family atmosphere. We don’t try to be all things for all people. We do what we do best - coding. We focus on providing our clients with a personalized business relationship that they can rely on long term.

We may not be a fit for every organization, but those looking for a different perspective to address their coding needs will want to consider us.
Why? Because we know what counts – experience, commitment, integrity, and education. The success we’ve experienced these past 30 years is due in large part to our dedication to these values. We set them as our standards in everything we do, and they are the reason we can provide the highest quality coding review and support services in the industry. When clients can depend on quality services delivered the right way, they find success, and that’s how we measure our own.

Why Work Here?

At HIA, we take pride in providing outstanding benefits, enticing company perks, and ensuring our employees' well-being and satisfaction.

Since 1992, HIA has been the leading provider of compliance audits, coding support services and clinical documentation audit services for hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, physician groups and other healthcare entities. We are a growing organization that has managed to maintain a family atmosphere. We don’t try to be all things for all people. We do what we do best - coding. We focus on providing our clients with a personalized business relationship that they can rely on long term. We may not be a fit for every organization, but those looking for a different perspective to address their coding needs will want to consider us. Why? Because we know what counts – experience, commitment, integrity, and education. The success we’ve experienced these past 30 years is due in large part to our dedication to these values. We set them as our standards in everything we do, and they are the reason we can provide the highest quality coding review and support services in the industry. When clients can depend on quality services delivered the right way, they find success, and that’s how we measure our own.