Description:

Remote position.

HIM Inpatient Coder - Strong academic, trauma and/or research university coding experience.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assigns ICD-10-CM-PCS and/or CPT-4 diagnostic and procedure codes to patient charts with accuracy and attention to detail
• Abstracts selected data items and enters in 3M encoder/Epic software with accuracy and attention to detail
• Completes UHDDS data abstraction as required
• Maintains a log of work performed
• Completes other assigned duties as directed by management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge: RHIA, RHIT, and/or CCS Certification
• Minimum 3 years’ experience Inpatient medical record coding
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology required
• Windows applications, Outlook, WebEx and other apps as needed to perform role

Abilities:
• Ability to concentrate on task at hand in open distracting environment independent manner; minimizing distractions in private work-from-home space
• Ability to apply local, state, and federal coding guidelines with attention to detail