Inpatient Coder II - Remote

Overview

The Inpatient Coder II reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adhering to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

In Short

• Utilizes technical coding expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes to complex inpatient visit types.
• Assigns Present on Admission (POA) values to secondary diagnoses for quality metrics and reporting.
• Thoroughly reviews provider notes and Clinical Documentation Improvement insights.
• Utilizes Computerized Assisted Coding software for efficient documentation review.
• Validates Discharge Disposition impacting reimbursement under Medicare’s policies.
• Sequences appropriate ICD-10-CM codes for correct reimbursement and rankings.
• Collaborates with Clinical Documentation Improvement on discharge reviews.
• Educates on regulatory guidelines and conventions for coding.
• Interprets health records using knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Meets established coding productivity and quality standards.

Requirements

• 3 years of inpatient coding experience in an acute healthcare setting.
• RHIA, RHIT or CCS credential.
• AHIMA membership.
• Associate’s degree in related field (preferred).
• 4 years of inpatient coding experience in a teaching hospital (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive benefits including tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits.
• Tools and resources for physical, emotional, and financial well-being.