Job # 25111 Inpatient Coder 

Acclivity Healthcare - Your personable, proven partner! 
Since 1999, Acclivity Healthcare has served the specialized recruiting and staffing needs of leading healthcare employers nationwide. Our clients range from independent physician practices to national healthcare systems and insurance providers. We are proud of our 18,000+ successful placements with quality-oriented organizations that recognize the value of better talent. 

Compensation and Schedule for the Inpatient Coder 
Inpatient Coder – Full-time, contract, onsite, $34-$38 per hour, Monday to Friday, flexible start time between 7:30am and 9:30am. Join a great team!  

Required Qualifications of the Inpatient Coder 
- 1+ years of recent inpatient coding experience required 
- Current coding certification (CCS, RHIT, RHIA, AHIMA, or COC) required 
- High school diploma or GED required 
- Must successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screen 

Responsibilities of the Inpatient Coder 
- Sequence and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS diagnosis and procedure codes to complex inpatient visits by following coding guidelines 
- Interpret medical documentation to determine the principal diagnosis and procedure codes and to assign the correct Present on Admission (POA) indicator to all codes 
- Assign the correct Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) and All Patient Refined (APR-DRG) while adhering to coding guidelines for sequencing 
- Write a compliant physician query and collaborate with Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) to clarify or resolve conflicting documentation prior to assigning final codes on inpatient accounts 
- Utilize the Computer Assistant Coding (CAC) software to review medical documentation and select codes for billing and reporting purposes 
- Analyze and resolve coding denials from insurance companies and patient accounts 
- Follow internal workflows for accounts that have documentation or other errors that must be resolved before coding 
- Follow the official ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PC guidelines for coding and reporting 
- Keep up to date on coding/regulation changes that govern medical record coding and documentation 
- Maintain the national standards for coding accuracy and internal standards for productivity 
- Maintain continuing education hours as dictated by certification standards 
- Maintain confidentiality of patient health information 

About the Company 
For over forty years, this leading talent management solutions provider and trusted healthcare staffing services partner has delivered end-to-end connectivity and best-in-class talent management experiences for healthcare professionals and organizations. They have transformed the industry by introducing innovative marketing initiatives, cutting-edge technology, and a laser focus on delivering clinical excellence and exceptional patient care. They have an immediate need for a dedicated and experienced Inpatient Coder to join their team!