Inpatient Coder II, IL Licensed

Job Summary

A company is looking for an Inpatient Coder II who specializes in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding for complex inpatient acute care discharges.

Key Responsibilities

• Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes to complex inpatient visit types based on coding expertise
• Review provider notes and collaborate with Clinical Documentation Improvement for accurate coding and reporting
• Educate on regulatory guidelines and resolve coding validation warnings while meeting productivity and quality standards

Required Qualifications

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