Senior Certified Inpatient Coding Specialist (Remote)

Reviews medical record documentation to identify pertinent diagnosis/procedures that require code assignment for inpatient records and accurately code the diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10 coding conventions for the purpose of reimbursement, research, and compliance with federal regulations.

Reviews the medical record to assure specificity of diagnoses, procedures, and appropriate reimbursement for hospital and professional charges.

Queries physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes.

Keeps abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting guidelines and brings identified concerns to manager for resolution.

Effectively assigns ICD-10 codes and DRGs to inpatient records.

Responsible in maintaining 92% to 95% in ICD-10 and DRG assignment and consistently meet established productivity standards while keeping abstracting errors to a minimum.

Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official coding guidelines.

Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

Other duties as assigned.