Remote Hospital Inpatient Coder
This is a full-time, remote/work from home, hourly position on the UCHealth Inpatient Coding team. Potential opportunity for eligible out-of-state applicants. Flexible work schedule. All required hardware/software provided, including dual monitors, keyboard, mouse. Assigns ICD-10-CM and PCS codes using computer-assisted-coding tools, and applies appropriate coding classifications for assigned service lines.
Job duties
- Responsible for accurately assigning and sequencing ICD-10 CM and PCS codes and POA indicators, identifying query opportunities, and abstracting data based on medical record documentation for all acute care hospital patient types.
- Appropriately applies official coding guidelines and relevant coding references to all inpatient coding scenarios.
- Collaborates with CDI, Quality, and leadership to capture necessary quality measures.
- Enhances coding knowledge and skills with continuing education.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- Coding-related certification from AHIMA or AAPC
- 1 year of Inpatient coding experience OR 3 years of Outpatient coding
Preferred
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) highly desired
- 3+ years of hospital inpatient coding experience highly desired
- Level I Trauma coding experience
- Epic experience
- 3M encoder experience
- Computer-assisted coding
