Inpatient Coder- Acute Care

Position Overview

Join Parallon, a part of HCA Healthcare, as an Inpatient Coding Specialist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions and dedication to quality care is valued. In this work-from-home role, you will review and evaluate hospital inpatient records, assigning and validating ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes to ensure accurate billing and patient care. Enjoy an environment committed to personal growth and comprehensive support while making an impact on patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assign, sequence, validate, and edit codes/DRGs and abstracted data (e.g., physician, discharge disposition, query tracking) for inpatient records using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS, including diagnosis descriptions with appropriate 3-7 digit code assignment and corresponding Present On Admission (POA).
• Assign procedure descriptions with the appropriate 7-digit ICD-10-PCS code, including date and surgeon information.
• Document key data elements such as admitting diagnosis and discharge disposition; complete the coding portion of the IRF-PAI when applicable.
• Maintain or exceed established accuracy and productivity standards.
• Utilize full patient medical record documentation for proper code/DRG assignment, validation, and editing.
• Initiate, review, and edit physician queries in compliance with company and HSC policy as appropriate.
• Perform Coding Account Resolution Specialist III (CARS III) duties on an as-needed basis.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of acute care hospital inpatient coding experience required.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Health Information Management (HIM) or Health Information Technology (HIT) is preferred.
• RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification is strongly preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: Comprehensive medical coverage including prescription drugs, behavioral health, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care, moving assistance, and pet insurance.
• Access to free counseling services for emotional, physical, and financial well-being.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 10% discount on HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support benefits including fertility, family building through Progyny, and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other consumer discount programs.
• Retirement readiness and rollover assistance services with preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance including tuition support, student loan assistance, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program offering paid time off, paid family leave, and long- and short-term disability coverage.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund providing free employee-only coverage based on income.