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Experienced Inpatient Coding Specialist - Trauma Level II Required at PostJobMatches By WorkStaff USA Staffing Agency, LLC

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Salary:

56 - 78K yearly

Experience:

Senior (5-10 years)

Work from:

Washington (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years inpatient coding experience, Experience in Trauma Level II preferred, AAPC or AHIMA certification required, Knowledge of ICD-10-CM coding guidelines, Strong background in acute care facility coding.

Key responsabilities:

Provide inpatient support through Health Information Management
Collaborate to complete coding assignments from multiple departments
Accurately assign ICD-10-CM diagnostic codes
Engage in physician clarification for documentation issues
Participate in performance improvement initiatives

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Job description

Description

PostJobMatches By WorkStaff USA is a leading staffing agency in the job placement industry, recognized for providing top-notch professionals to facilities across the country. We are currently seeking three Coding Specialist candidates for a Health Information Management opportunity. This role specifically requires experience working in a Level II Trauma center, with a strong background in coding across various discharge departments and a comfort level with Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) queries.

The primary objective of this position is to accurately assign ICD-10-CM diagnostic and procedure PCS codes on clinical encounters, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and CMS Official Guidelines for coding and reporting. The role is fully remote for candidates situated outside of CA, NY, NJ, CO, OR, and HI.

Responsibilities

Provide intermediate clinical inpatient support through the Health Information Management department.
Collaborate with HIM leadership to complete coding assignments for inpatient admissions from multiple discharge departments including:

Postpartum
Newborn
Newborn NICU
Cardiac ICU
Ortho
Nephrology
Neurosciences

Accurately assign ICD-10-CM diagnostic codes by translating diagnostic statements, physician orders, and other relevant documentation.
Identify appropriate charges based on documentation and coding guidelines.
Engage in physician clarification processes when documentation is incomplete or ambiguous.
Adhere to HIM Coding policies and The Joint Commission (TJC) guidelines to enhance coding quality and accuracy.
Participate in performance improvement initiatives as assigned.
Maintain coding certification and up-to-date knowledge of current ICD-10-CM coding guidelines.

Skills And Certifications

Minimum of 5 years of inpatient coding experience required.
Experience in acute care facility and/or Trauma Level II coding preferred.
AAPC, AHIMA, or a certified coding credential (excluding apprenticeship classification) is required.

Compensation