Inpatient Coding Specialist
Location
Utah
Posted
20 hours ago
Salary
Not specified
Bachelor Degree3 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Coding Research and develop inpatient coding criteria that identifies common areas of coding error or discrepancy
• Conduct coding and documentation audits to assess product compliance with coding guidelines and regulations
• Identify areas for product improvement and provide recommendations for enhancing accuracy
• Stay informed about industry updates on coding guidelines and materials to ensure product compliance and competitiveness
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand the implications of coding and clinical documentation requirements on product development
• Engage with client partners to assess coding practices and responsibilities that would impact product development
• Research healthcare technology changes and trends affecting documentation and coding, guiding product development accordingly
• Evaluate coding processes, systems, and documentation practices, implementing strategies to optimize product performance and efficiency
• Design workflow processes to ensure efficiency and quality for users
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, especially the clinical team, to ensure clinical and coding compliance and support organizational initiatives
• Stay up-to-date with changes in coding regulations, guidelines, and industry trends
• Prepare coding-related reports, analyses, and recommendations for product development and strategic decision-making
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management (RHIA) or Bachelor degree in related field with appropriate coding certification
- Certification: CCS and/or CIC required, CCDS and/or CCDS preferred
- Experience in monitoring and assessing coding accuracy
- Experience managing a second level review process that identifies coding error or discrepancies
- Experience in developing new technology highly preferred
- 3-5+ years of inpatient coding experience required
- Experience in coding consulting role preferred
- Ability to travel 15-20% of the time.
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable)
- Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)
- Generous paid time off for non-exempt team members, starting with 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays, including 2 personal floating holidays
- Flexible time off for exempt team members + 13 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)
- Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access
- Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support
- 401(K) program with company match
- Pet insurance
- Employee resource groups