Inpatient Medical Coding Specialist

2 weeks ago


Baltimore, Maryland, United States LifeBridge Health Full time
REMOTE WORK OPPORTUNITY
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS
ELIGIBLE SIGN-ON BONUS: $5,000
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: CCS with 5+ years' experience or RHIT or RHIA

JOB SUMMARY:
In alignment with established protocols and standards, the Inpatient Medical Coding Specialist is responsible for coding and abstracting medical records for hospitalized patients. This role involves grouping codes to ascertain diagnosis-related groupings (DRGs-CMS and/or APR). The specialist may also be tasked with coding for day surgery, emergency, and outpatient records while adhering to departmental accuracy and productivity benchmarks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Coding: Review medical records to ascertain the physician's diagnoses and procedures for patients, assigning appropriate ICD-10CM/PCS codes.
  • Abstracting: Extract predetermined data from inpatient, day surgery, emergency, and outpatient records, ensuring accurate entry into the medical record abstract.
  • Communication: Maintain clear communication with colleagues and management to ensure all parties are informed and prepared regarding coding-related matters.
  • Research: Conduct thorough research to guarantee that records are coded, grouped, and abstracted accurately.

REQUIREMENTS:
Possess formal working knowledge equivalent to an Associate's degree (2 years of college); specialized field knowledge is required. A minimum of 1-3 years of relevant experience is necessary. Certifications include:
  • CCS with 5+ years of experience or RHIT or RHIA.


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