Remote Inpatient Coder

Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

8:00 AM

Shift End Time

5:00 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

We’re excited to offer a $7,500 sign-on bonus for experienced Remote Inpatient Coders! Join a collaborative team, enjoy flexible remote work, and grow your career with strong leadership support.

Provides accurate and timely assignment of appropriate ICD-10 diagnostic and PCS procedural codes on the medical records for the purpose of collecting and indexing quality health information for inpatient hospital encounters.

Experience

• 3 years of experience in a hospital inpatient setting

Preferred Qualifications

• No preferred qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

Minimum of one of the following:

• Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT)
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, coding guidelines, and computers
• Proven detail orientation and good problem-solving related to coding

Job Responsibilities

• Reviews the medical record, identifies the diagnoses and procedures, and assigns ICD-10-CM diagnosis and ICD-10 PCS procedure codes for inpatient accounts.
• Abstracts diagnostic and PCS procedural codes and other pertinent data into the network system as defined in policy and procedures.
• Reviews/monitors assigned work queues and missing documentation encounters as needed, and codes and abstracts any accounts that were missed.
• Provides information on specific problem accounts to the Coding Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

Used for remote worker assignment

Job Family

Coding