Inpatient Coder Advanced

Requisition Number: 17962

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External Description:

Possible $5,000 Sign On Bonus for External Hires! 

Remote Coder positions are available in FL, CT, NC, SC, NY, NH, TX, AZ, NJ, PA, ME, and MA!

Summary:

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations including multiple primary and specialty care physician practices. Appropriately analyzes and codes complex in patient records. Position requires high level expertise in coding and documentation guidelines, coding clinics and knowledge of MS DRGs, CC/MCC for appropriate reimbursement and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Perform ICD-10- CM/PCS to maintain an accurate database and ensure accurate coding at minimum accuracy rate of 95%
• Apply knowledge of MS DRG and APR DRG assignment, Official Coding guidelines, Comorbidity/complication coding, HAC Conditions, accurate POA assignment and current AHA coding clinic guidelines
• Ability to code using either 3M 360 encoder or ICD-10-CM Book
• Effectively and professionally communicate with Physicians to clarify the diagnoses for accurate DRGs and severity of illness
• Mentor and train junior coders
• Perform audits as assigned by coding manager
• Respond to all questions regarding diagnoses and procedures with the billing office in a timely manner
• Assist as needed in other coding areas

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• CCS or CIC, RHIT, RHIA Cerification
• Minimum Experience of 5 years
• Training in medical terminology, ICD-10-CM, CPT procedure and Acute Care, Trauma, and E/M coding
• Able to decipher operative reports, medical orders & various medical records in the appropriate selection of codes
• Desired course work in Anatomy and Physiology

 

Work Type: Full-Time

Standard Hours: 37.50 weekly hours

Work Shift: Monday through Friday

Salary Range: $27-$37 Hourly - Depending on Experience

 

EOE, including disability/vets.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.

City: Rhinebeck

State: New York

Community / Marketing Title: Inpatient Coder Advanced

Company Profile:

Health Quest and Western Connecticut Health Network have combined to form a new nonprofit health system. The name for the new health system will be Nuvance Health. The new health system was created to provide communities across New York’s Hudson Valley and western Connecticut with more convenient, accessible and affordable care.

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Location_formattedLocationLong: Rhinebeck, New York US

Job Number: 54598