Hospital Inpatient Coder

Position Overview

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as an Inpatient Coder? At Parallon, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over three years. As a work from home Inpatient Coding Specialist, you will review and evaluate hospital inpatient medical record documentation to assign, sequence, edit, and validate the appropriate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Assign, sequence, validate, and/or edit codes/DRGs and related abstracted data for inpatient records using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS.
• Ensure accurate diagnosis description with appropriate 3-7 digit code assignments and corresponding Present On Admission (POA) indicators.
• Assign procedure descriptions with appropriate 7-digit ICD-10-PCS codes, including date and surgeon details.
• Record admitting diagnoses and discharge dispositions appropriately.
• Complete the coding portion of the IRF-PAI when applicable.
• Maintain or exceed established accuracy and productivity standards.
• Utilize complete patient medical record documentation for code/DRG assignment, validation, and editing.
• Initiate, review, and/or edit physician queries in compliance with Company and HSC policies.
• Perform Coding Account Resolution Specialist III (CARS III) duties as needed.

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/Technology is preferred.
• RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification is strongly preferred.

Benefits & Perks

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