[Hiring] Hospital Inpatient Coder III @Emory Healthcare

Role Description

The Hospital Inpatient Coder III uses clinical coding knowledge based on the Official Coding Conventions guidelines and AHA Coding Clinic, to assign ICD-9 and/or ICD-10 codes to the highest level of accuracy for each inpatient encounter.

• Works closely with physicians, clinical documentation improvement specialists, quality, and patient finance staff.
• Plays a key role in billing, research, internal and external reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensures accuracy of DRGs and appropriate extraction of core data into HIM abstracting system to data warehouse repository.
• Facilitates accurate data for patient acuity, severity of illness, and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years inpatient and outpatient coding experience in an acute care environment.
• Must complete coding proficiency evaluation.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of MS-DRGs, disease process, clinical pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology.

Requirements

• Physical requirements include lifting 75 lbs max.
• Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.
• Occasional to frequent standing & walking.
• Occasional sitting.
• Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing).
• Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1.
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs.
• Family-focused benefits.
• Wellness incentives.
• Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs.
• And more.

Company Description

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [email protected]. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.