Inpatient Coder

Inpatient Coder III

Mosaic Life Care is a health care system in northwest Missouri. With a vision of transforming community health by being a life-care innovator Mosaic places the holistic needs of patients first by providing the right care at the right time and place offering high value and quality health care. Mosaic has a wide array of benefits to meet each employee’s individual needs. Our benefits were designed by listening to people just like you. Mosaic also offers several perks with a focus on ensuring our employees feel valued including concierge services employee lounge wellness programs free covered parking free on-site and virtual health clinics and many more. When paired with compensation and recognition it is what continues to make us the employer of choice for employees at any stage of their journey.

Details: Remote Inpatient Coder III Inpatient Coding PRN Status Day Shift Pay: 24.74 - 37.11 / hour

Summary: Candidates residing in the following states will be considered for remote employment: Colorado Florida Georgia Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Minnesota Missouri Mississippi Nebraska North Carolina Oklahoma Texas Utah and Virginia. Remote work will not be permitted from any other state at this time.

This position is responsible for assigning ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for inpatient and LTACH services. This assignment is based on evaluation of the documentation in the medical record and utilization of coding guidelines Coding Clinic anatomy and physiology. This position works under the supervision of the Manager and is employed by Mosaic Health System.

Duties:

• Codes complex diseases procedures and diagnoses using the ICD-10-CM/PCS classification systems in accordance with Official Coding Guidelines CMS guidelines PPS guidelines and organizational compliance standards.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development by participating in workshops conferences and/or in-services and maintains appropriate records of participation.
• Completes complex coding assignments for reimbursement research and compliance with Federal and State regulations. Researches coding guidelines.
• Reviews and appeals coding denials.
• Educates/Communicates with providers querying providers to ensure that optimal clinical documentation is provided to demonstrate the severity and details of the patient’s illness in the medical record.
• Coordinates/Communicates with departments including clinical departments Quality Improvement Care Management Patient Financial Services to ensure accuracy and timeliness of coding.
• Ensures data accuracy by responding to coding edits received.
• Cross-trained and able to complete one type of outpatient facility coding in addition to inpatient coding. Example: Emergency Department Observation Referral.
• Mentors and assists with training coders.
• Completes analysis by utilizing reports record reviews etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must have coding education. Associate’s Degree or higher in Health Information Management / Medical Records required.
• CCS- Certified Coding Specialist RHIA- Registered Health Information Administrator or RHIT- Registered Health Information Technician required.
• Three years experience in coding in an acute care setting required.