Inpatient Coder

Inpatient Coder Maitland, FL

 AdventHealth Orlando

• Job Schedule:Full-time

• Pay Range:$27.77 - $41.65

• Job Family:Health Information Management

• Shift:1 - Day

At AdventHealth Orlando, what started as a converted farmhouse in rural Central Florida has become Central Florida’s major tertiary health care facility. Patients come from the Southeast, the Caribbean and even as far as South America for our proven expertise and compassionate health care.

With a variety of Orlando hospital jobs, we invite you to start or elevate your career with a new job at AdventHealth Orlando. We constantly seek out Orlando nurses, medical assistants, nurse assistants, patient care and health administration professionals who share our passion for whole-person health care. Learn more about our open positions and apply to become an invaluable part of our team.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One

• Paid Days Off from Day One

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Career Development

• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Insurance*

• Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

Schedule: Full-Time Flexible

Location: Remote

The Inpatient Coder is responsible for reviewing, analyzing and interpreting clinical documentation contained in the medical record applying appropriate ICD9 and DRG codes conventions and requirements of Medicare Prospective Payment System. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets clinical documentation, seeking clarification from the physician when discrepancies exist. Effectively communicates with physicians and allied health personnel the need for comprehensive, accurate timely clinical documentation.

• Applies ICD-9 codes, ICD-10 codes, DRG codes, present on admission codes, patient status codes, and participating physician codes with an understanding of how each is used and the impact the accuracy of the data has on mortality rates, clinical quality, reimbursement, internal score cards and key quality indicators.

• Utilizes thorough understanding of the Official Coding Guidelines, Coding Clinic guidance, medical necessity and coverage determinations

• Uses critical thinking and sound judgment in decision making; keeping reimbursement considerations in balance with regulatory compliance.

• Assumes personal responsibility for professional growth, development, and continuing education to maintain a high level of proficiency.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

· RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CIC certification

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED

· CRT or RN Certification

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

· High school diploma and two years of coding education (medical coding certificate program or 2-year HIM program), including medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, and pathophysiology coursework.

· Three or more (3 ) years of inpatient hospital coding experience, including cases requiring specialized coding skills, such as cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, trauma surgery, neonatology, pediatrics, plastic and reconstruction surgery, bariatric surgery, cardiology, and other services and procedures provided in a tertiary care facility.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

Extensive experience with cases requiring more complex coding skills, such as advanced cardiovascular, cardiothoracic, neurological, and orthopedic surgical procedures, extended or prolonged length of stays (> 100 days), BMT and other solid organ transplantations, ECMO, cutting-edge surgical advancements that are considered new and innovative, procedures that

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Category: Health Information Management

Organization: AdventHealth Orlando

Schedule: Full-time