Inpatient Hospital Coding Coordinator (Remote based in US)

Inpatient Coding Coordinator (Remote based in US)

The Corporate Coding Coordinator under the Supervision of the Corporate Coding Managers is responsible for reviewing and resolving Coding Coordinator designated DNFC code holds, second level coding reviews, and post coding/post billing edit resolution. Coordinators handle new coder onboarding and provide feedback and education to coders on correct coding assignments and workflows. Coding Coordinators assist the Coding department with coding questions, audit reviews or inquiries from Facility/Market departs. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review daily DNSP reports and address all coding coordinator code holds. Provides coder with education and guidance on correct coding based on secondary level review findings 
• Responsible for working coding/billing editor worklists within Rapid Response.  Reviews include DRG Downgrade reviews – denial letter analysis, coding review of claim, appeal writing and rebilling. 
• Supports onboarding of new coding staff and conducts system training and prebill audit reviews. 
• Completes departmental requests from DRA, Quality Department, Internal Audit, and others. 
• Completes Working DR reviews at the end of the month.
• Coding Coordinators assist Managers by working required DNFC holds to sustain expected DNFC targets.

Required

• 3-5 years acute hospital coding experience
• Skilled and working knowledge of MS Office suite
• Ability to analyze coding related reports and take action 
• Associate’s degree in Health Information management 
• RHIT or CCS certification 

Preferred

• 5 plus years experience in a large, complex, multi-system acute care hospital organization
• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management 
• RHIA and CCS certification

Compensation

• Pay: $27.70-$44.00 per hour. Compensation depends on location, qualifications, and experience. 
• Observed holidays receive time and a half 

Benefits

• The following benefits are available, subject to employment status:
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, AD&D and business travel insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) 
• Discretionary 401k with up to 6% employer match
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.
• For Colorado employees, paid leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act is available.

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Position will support Tenet corporate located in Texas.  Tenet Healthcare complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce.  If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.  If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.