Overview
The Inpatient Coder 3 is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses - are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association.
- Schedule:Full Time
- Shift: Day Shift
- Level: 6+ years of experience
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Success Profile Find out what it takes to succeed as a Inpatient Coder 3:
- Collaborative
- Time Efficient
- Organized
- Critical Thinker
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate
Benefits that Reflect Your Contributions - Your Pay
A compensation program designed for fair and equitable pay.
- Your Future
Secure your future with plans that also include an employer match. Plans and guidance for the future.
- Your Wellness
Traditional healthcare benefits combined with progressive wellness programs to help you be your best self!.
- Your Joy
Special and unique benefits and programs ensuring a balanced life and a workplace culture built on trust.
Job Details Facility: WCO - Wellstar Corporate OfficeOverviewThe IP Coder 3 position reports directly to the Supervisor of Coding. Key responsibilities of the role include: Reviewing documentation in inpatient and/or IVR (interventional radiology) medical records, and accurately and completely assigning appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnostic and ICD-10-PCS/CPT-4 HCPCS procedural codes to the greatest specificity, assigning the most accurate DRG/APC, when appropriate. Abstracts demographic and coding information accurately and completely.
ResponsibilitiesCore Responsibilites and Essential Functions
Codes and abstracts medical records with a minimum of 95% accuracy:
* Accurately and completely assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnostic and ICD-10-PCS/CPT-4 HCPCS procedural codes to the greatest specificity, assigning the most accurate DRG/APC, when appropriate and in accordance with Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and Facility Coding Guidelines, as applicable
* Accurately and completely abstracts all required patient demographic data into the EMR
* Accurately assigns correct DRG/APC
* Meets productivity standards
* Queries providers, if needed to further clarify code Manages additional coding responsibilities, contributing to the CFB (candidate for bill) goals, including but not limited to:
* Resolves coding edits and reminders, correcting abstracting and coding issues in a timely manner (1-2 business days)
* Completes and routes problem accounts, ready to code, high dollar and other accounts daily to ensure cases are coded as close to goal date as possible
* Completes assigned work by goal date
* Assists with coding unassigned or backlogged accounts Other task as assigned:
* Serves as a mentor to new coders
* Assist with cleaning up or escalating missing documentation or other work queues
* If proficient, assists with observation, same day surgery, outpatient and emergency coding when needed or assigned
* Other tasks as assigned Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. QualificationsRequired Minimum Education
High School Education Required or GED Required or equivalent Required and Completed anatomy and physiology course(s). Required Required Minimum Experience
Minimum 7 years of acute care inpatient and/or IVR coding experience. Required Required Minimum Skills
Must have demonstrated maintenance of a 95% or higher accuracy in abstracting, code and DRG assignment while meeting productivity requirements in previous roles. Ability to work in a remote environment. Computer/data entry experience. Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team. Ability to use Microsoft (Excel, Word). Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
Cert Coding Spec 1.00 Preferred 1.00 Cert Prof Coder 1.00 Preferred 1.00 Cert Prof Coder - Hospital OP 1.00 Preferred 1.00 Reg Health Information Admin 1.00 Preferred 1.00 Reg Health Information Tech 1.00 Preferred 1.00 Additional Licenses and Certifications
AAPC Preferred Share the opportunity Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients' and team members' expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.
Our Mission To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.
Our Vision Deliver worldclass health care to every person, every time.
Our Values -
We serve with compassion
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We pursue excellence
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We honor every voice
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