Inpatient Complex Medical Coder Job at Coding Concepts, Gilbert, AZ

UjlnUVUrL0pmcDU1bGxLT04wckNNbWdy
  • Coding Concepts
  • Gilbert, AZ

Job Description

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule

Position Summary

The Inpatient Complex Coder is responsible for reviewing, abstracting, and coding inpatient medical records with a high level of accuracy and efficiency. This position focuses on complex, high acuity cases and requires expert knowledge in coding for specialized service lines including oncology (cancer center), heart and vascular services, neurosurgery, and organ transplants. The coder ensures accurate code assignment in accordance with all applicable coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and reimbursement rules.

Role Responsibilities

  • Review and analyze complex inpatient medical records to assign accurate and complete ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, MS-DRG, and APR-DRG codes.
  • Apply expert-level coding knowledge for specialized cases, particularly in:
    • Cancer Center/Oncology
    • Heart and Vascular
    • Neurosurgery
    • Organ Transplants
  • Validate Present on Admission (POA) indicators and identify hospital-acquired conditions (HACs).
  • Ensure coding and documentation comply with federal and state regulations, payer guidelines, coding standards (ICD-10-CM/PCS, UHDDS, CMS), and internal policies.
  • Assist with denial management and provide coding support for appeals when necessary.
  • Meet and maintain established productivity and accuracy benchmarks.
  • Stay current on changes in coding guidelines and regulations, especially in high-risk specialties.
Required Qualifications

  • Certification Required: RHIA, RHIT, or CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) through AHIMA for at least 3 years.
  • Minimum 3–5 years of verifiable recent inpatient coding experience in the below specialties
    • Cancer Center/Oncology stays
    • Cardiac + Vascular inpatient procedures
    • Neurosurgery inpatient admissions
    • Organ Transplant stays

This is a remote position.

Job Tags

Flexible hours,

Similar Jobs

Lockheed Martin

F-35 Aircraft Field Support Engineer Asc Mgr, Eielson AFB (Level 4) Job at Lockheed Martin

**Description:**Join the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics company as an Aircraft Field Service Engineer \(FSE\) Associate Manager on our Aeronautics Field Sustainment \(AFS\) team\! This position will support the F\-35 Program at our Eielson Air Base, Alaska location\. This... 

Cathedral High School

Director of Learning Enrichment Job at Cathedral High School

 ...enrichment services. All faculty are expected to live a faithful Christian life, attend daily Mass with the students, and sign an oath of...  ...support services to ensure student success. This position works closely with students, families, faculty, and outside professionals... 

Zealogics.com

Fraud Investigator Job at Zealogics.com

What You'll Do: - Investigation and resolution of identified and reported fraud. This includes performing a wholistic review of transactions, account profile, client behaviour, and mitigating risk. Remediation and reporting required aligned to the product and regulatory... 

WelbeHealth

Primary Care Provider, Psychiatric-Mental Health (NP/PA) Job at WelbeHealth

 ...to WelbeHealth's values, team culture, and mission.At the direction of the Medical Director, the Primary Care Provider, Psychiatric-Mental Health (NP/PA) works collaboratively with WelbeHealth PACE Physicians and IDT team providing assessment, planning, primary care,... 

PwC

Provider Operations Revenue Cycle - Manager Save for Later Remove job Job at PwC

 ...Job Title Provider Operations Revenue Cycle - Manager Job Category Operations Consulting Level Manager Specialty/Competency Operations Industry/Sector Health Services Job Type Regular Time Type Full time Travel Requirements Up to 60% Start Year 2025 Job...