Inpatient Coding Specialist

Full TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 2000H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Utah

Posted

14 hours ago

Salary

Not specified

Bachelor Degree3 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Coding Research and develop inpatient coding criteria that identifies common areas of coding error or discrepancy • Conduct coding and documentation audits to assess product compliance with coding guidelines and regulations • Identify areas for product improvement and provide recommendations for enhancing accuracy • Stay informed about industry updates on coding guidelines and materials to ensure product compliance and competitiveness • Collaborate with internal teams to understand the implications of coding and clinical documentation requirements on product development • Engage with client partners to assess coding practices and responsibilities that would impact product development • Research healthcare technology changes and trends affecting documentation and coding, guiding product development accordingly • Evaluate coding processes, systems, and documentation practices, implementing strategies to optimize product performance and efficiency • Design workflow processes to ensure efficiency and quality for users • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, especially the clinical team, to ensure clinical and coding compliance and support organizational initiatives • Stay up-to-date with changes in coding regulations, guidelines, and industry trends • Prepare coding-related reports, analyses, and recommendations for product development and strategic decision-making

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management (RHIA) or Bachelor degree in related field with appropriate coding certification
  • Certification: CCS and/or CIC required, CCDS and/or CCDS preferred
  • Experience in monitoring and assessing coding accuracy
  • Experience managing a second level review process that identifies coding error or discrepancies
  • Experience in developing new technology highly preferred
  • 3-5+ years of inpatient coding experience required
  • Experience in coding consulting role preferred
  • Ability to travel 15-20% of the time.

Benefits

  • Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable)
  • Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)
  • Generous paid time off for non-exempt team members, starting with 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays, including 2 personal floating holidays
  • Flexible time off for exempt team members + 13 paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)
  • Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access
  • Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support
  • 401(K) program with company match
  • Pet insurance
  • Employee resource groups

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