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Facility Inpatient Complex Senior Coder
Facility Inpatient Complex Senior CoderBanner Health • Columbus, OH, US
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Facility Inpatient Complex Senior Coder

Facility Inpatient Complex Senior Coder

Banner Health • Columbus, OH, US
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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Estimated Pay Range $27.72 - $46.20 / hour, based on location, education, & experience.

Department Name Coding-Acute Care Hospital

Work Shift Day

Job Category Revenue Cycle

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Position Summary

Looking for a motivated, experienced Inpatient Facility, Acute Care, Remote Medical Complex Coder to join our talented Inpatient Facility-coding team. Candidate should have experience coding all service lines including, but not limited to : Trauma, ICU, Cardiac, Transplant, Orthopedics, High-Risk OB, NICU, and more. This is a facility-based coding position requiring strong PCS coding experience as well as ability to code wide range of complex charts.

Core Functions

  • Analyzes medical information from medical records. Accurately codes diagnostic and procedural information in accordance with national coding guidelines and appropriate reimbursement requirements. Consults with medical providers to clarify missing or inadequate record information and to determine appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes. Provides timely and accurate coding in accordance to department specific productivity and quality standards thorough assignment of ICD CM and PCS codes, MS-DRGs, APR-DRGs and POAs for highest level of complexity of Inpatient accounts encountered in Banner's Academic, Trauma and high acuity facilities.
  • Abstracts clinical diagnoses, procedure codes and documents other pertinent information obtained from the patient encounter. Seeks out missing information and creates complete records, including items such as disease and procedure codes, discharge disposition, date of surgery, attending physician, consulting physicians, surgeons and anesthesiologists.
  • Provides coding quality assurance for medical records. For all assigned records and / or areas assures compliance with coding rules and regulations according to regulatory agencies for state Medicaid plans, CMS, OIG and HCFA, as well as company and applicable professional standards.
  • Acts as a knowledge resource for internal and external customers. Acts as subject-matter expert regarding experimental and newly developed procedural and diagnostic inpatient coding. Will provide mentorship to less experienced or otherwise identified staff members.

Responsibilities

  • 5 years recent experience in Inpatient Facility-based coding (clearly reflected in your attached resume).
  • Experienced in ICD-10-PCS & ICD-10-CPT coding.
  • Must be currently certified through AAPC or Ahima, as defined in minimum qualifications below.
  • A Coding Assessment will be given after a successful interview to be completed within 48 hours.
  • This position is for facility-based inpatient coding.

    • Qualifications

  • High school diploma / GED or equivalent working knowledge and specialized formal training in medical record keeping principles and practices, anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical terminology, standard nomenclature, and classification of diagnoses and operations, or an Associate's degree in a health care field.
  • Must demonstrate a level of knowledge and understanding of ICD CM and PCS coding principles as recommended by AHIMA coding competencies.
  • Requires five or more years of inpatient coding experience in Acute Care inpatient facility or healthcare system.
  • Minimum coding certification : Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administration (RHIA) or active status with AHIMA or AAPC.
  • Must be able to work effectively and efficiently in a remote setting, utilizing common office software and coding software and abstracting systems.

    • Preferred

  • Associates degree in a job-related field or experience equivalent to same.
  • Previous experience in large, multi-system healthcare organization.

    • Benefits

    Hours are flexible with the ability to work your 8-hour shift between 5am-7pm (Monday-Friday). This is a fully remote position and available if you live in the following states only : AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI & WY.

    EEO Statement

    EEO / Disabled / Veterans. Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

    Anticipated Closing Window

    2026-02-12

    Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

    Employment type

    Full-time

    Job function

    Health Care Provider

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