Inpatient Coder - CPC

Inpatient Coder - CPC

Employer: Trinity Health

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Location: Remote

Responsibilities

• Review all assigned charge review errors and claim edits for hospital-based services, including surgical procedures, ensuring correct charge capture and coding with CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 codes and proper modifiers in accordance with local policies.
• Analyze medical documentation to verify primary and secondary diagnoses and procedures, assign diagnostic and procedural codes using CMS guidelines.
• Perform charge entry and discrepancy resolution, serving as liaison between Centralized Coding/Revenue Site Operations and physicians/clinical sites/departments.
• Assisting in orienting and training new employees in the coding and charge capture area and cross‑training established coders in new specialties.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in an allied health field or equivalent education and experience.
• Certified Coding Specialist credential.
• One to three years of professional coding experience with multiple surgical specialties.
• Preferred: experience in coding for neurosurgery, thoracic surgery, and/or gynecologic oncology procedures.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Solid understanding of ICD-9, CPT coding, medical terminology and knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, HMO and commercial insurance plans.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prioritize work effectively.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment within standard practices and procedures.

Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences and talents each colleague brings. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.