Hospital Inpatient Coder

Position Overview

Join an organization that truly invests in you. In this work-from-home Inpatient Coding Specialist role at Parallon for HCA Healthcare, you will review and evaluate hospital inpatient records to assign, sequence, validate, and edit ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes. Your work plays a critical part in ensuring accuracy, compliance and quality patient care while contributing to our success and community impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Assign, sequence, validate, and edit codes/DRGs and abstracted data for multiple inpatient records using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS.
• Review diagnosis descriptions with appropriate 3-7 digit code assignment and corresponding Present On Admission (POA).
• Handle procedure details with correct 7-digit ICD-10-PCS codes, dates, and surgeon information.
• Abstract and verify admitting diagnosis and discharge disposition; complete coding portions of the IRF-PAI where applicable.
• Maintain or exceed established accuracy and productivity standards while utilizing the complete patient record documentation.
• Initiate, review, and edit physician queries in compliance with company policies.
• Perform additional Coding Account Resolution Specialist III (CARS III) duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in HIM/HIT.
• RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification is strongly preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical coverage including prescription drug and behavioral health services, free telemedicine and AirMed medical transportation.
• Options for dental, vision, life, and disability coverage along with flexible spending accounts and supplemental health protection plans.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility, family building benefits, and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, as well as consumer discounts.
• Retirement readiness assistance, education support including tuition and certification, and a colleague recognition program.
• A robust Time Away From Work Program including paid time off, paid family leave, and comprehensive leave benefits.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage (eligibility may vary by location).