[Hiring] Hospital Inpatient Coder @SolutionHealth

Role Description

The Hospital Inpatient Coder is responsible for accurately assigning ICD-10 and DRG codes to hospital inpatient services in accordance with current coding guidelines, payer requirements, and regulatory requirements. This role supports the integrity of clinical documentation and ensures timely, compliant coding to facilitate optimal reimbursement and minimize denials. The Hospital Inpatient Coder collaborates with providers and coding leadership to resolve coding discrepancies, contribute to quality improvement efforts, and uphold organizational goals related to revenue cycle performance and compliance.

What You’ll Do

• Accurately assign ICD-10 and DRG codes to hospital inpatient services in accordance with current coding guidelines, payer policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Interprets office, operative and procedure notes and assigns codes and modifiers for compliance and optimal reimbursement.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable coding standards, organizational protocols, and documentation regulations.
• Maintain a minimum of 95% coding accuracy rate through consistent quality assurance and participation in internal and external audits.
• Acts as a coding expert to ancillary departments, administration, and physicians by answering questions and providing support as issues arise.
• Meets or exceeds weekly coding productivity standards of 100%.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 Years of coding experience, preferably in a multi-specialty group practice.
• Current AHIMA or AAPC Coding Certification(s) Required.
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently and reliably.

Benefits

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees.
• Short term, long term disability, Accident insurance, & life insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Referral bonuses.
• Accrued earned time for full-time & part-time employees.
• 403b Retirement plans, with generous employer contributions.
• And more!

Work Shift

Monday through Friday 8-4:30p - Remote

Equal Opportunity Employer

SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.