[Hiring] Inpatient Coder @Ovation Healthcare

Role Description

Ovation Healthcare seeks Facility Inpatient coders with at least three years of experience. The Inpatient Coder will be responsible for reviewing hospital patient medical records and assigning accurate diagnostic or procedural codes (ICD-10-CM/PCS, DRGs) to ensure proper reimbursement, accurate data for reporting, and compliance with healthcare regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply appropriate coding classification standards and guidelines to medical record documentation for accurate coding.
• Submit necessary provider queries to resolve documentation discrepancies.
• Perform quality assessment of records, including verification of medical record documentation.
• Responsible for researching errors or missing documentation from medical records to provide accurate coding processes.
• Abstract and assign the appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for all diagnoses and procedures performed in the outpatient and inpatient settings as applicable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have inpatient medical and surgical coding experience, including complicated procedures.
• Must have experience coding for trauma centers and teaching facilities.
• Must be able to pass a coding assessment.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Must have the ability to multi-task and excellent communication skills.
• Must maintain a 95% QA accuracy rate and meet production expectations.
• Must be able to apply official coding guidelines and Coding Clinics.
• Must have experience working in a remote environment.

Work Experience, Education and Certifications

• AHIMA/AAPC Credentials
• Three or more years of Coding experience

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• 100% Remote
• Reliable high-speed internet connection is required for all remote/hybrid positions.
• Must have access to stable Wi-Fi with sufficient bandwidth to support video conferencing, cloud-based tools, and other online work-related activities.
• A HIPAA-compliant work environment is required, including a secure workspace free from unauthorized access or interruptions, no use of public Wi-Fi unless connected through a secure company-provided VPN, and compliance with all applicable HIPAA privacy and security regulations.

Benefits

• The base compensation range for this position is: $54,564.08 - $81,846.12
• Compensation ranges could be hourly or salary depending upon the exempt status of the posted position.
• Beginning compensation is determined based on objective factors such as location, qualifications, skills, certifications, and experience.
• Typically, a candidate is hired in the lower to midpoint of the range; the top end of the range is reserved for candidates with extensive specialized experience and mastery within the role.
• Compensation may increase over time based on performance, experience, and tenure.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage.
• HSA with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts for health care, and dependent care accounts.
• Wellness platform with premium incentives.
• Employee assistance support and additional voluntary supplemental plans including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and child disability insurance.
• Robust and flexible paid time off offerings and company paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with discretionary employer match opportunities.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Company issued equipment.