Pediatric Medical Coder

Job Summary

Reviewing clinical documentation and applying appropriate ICD-10 and CPT diagnosis codes, the full-time Inpatient Pediatric Medical Coder will work remotely to ensure accurate coding for inpatient pediatric accounts while maintaining compliance with coding guidelines and achieving high productivity standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform quality coding on inpatient pediatric accounts, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with ICD-10 guidelines
• Maintain productivity standards by coding or pending every chart within 24 hours and achieving 95% accuracy
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure proper documentation for billing and reporting

Required qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
• 5+ years of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10 PCS inpatient coding experience
• 1 year of pediatric inpatient coding experience
• Must hold one of the following credentials: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CIC, or CPC