Coding Auditor-Inpatient

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One

• Paid Days Off from Day One

• $5,000 Sign on Bonus

• Career Development

• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day - Monday thru Friday 8:30 to 5:00pm (flexible

Location: Remote

The community you’ll be caring for:

• The Maitland Office Plaza houses our highly skilled teams that support our hospital system including Marketing, Patient Financial Services, Revenue Management, the Credit Union and Human Resources.
• The Trickle Building, a two-story office structure, creates an atmosphere of health and healing, with a healthy-style café and quaint chapel.

• The main lobby is filled with lush greenery and a light trickle of water, creating a holistic environment.
• We offer great benefits with immediate Health Insurance coverage
• Career growth and advancement potential

The role you’ll contribute:
The Inpatient Coder is responsible for reviewing, analyzing and interpreting clinical documentation contained in the medical record applying appropriate ICD9 and DRG codes conventions and requirements of Medicare Prospective Payment System. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets clinical documentation, seeking clarification from the physician when discrepancies exist. Effectively communicates with physicians and allied health personnel the need for comprehensive, accurate timely clinical documentation.
• Applies ICD-9 codes, ICD-10 codes, DRG codes, present on admission codes, patient status codes, and participating physician codes with an understanding of how each is used and the impact the accuracy of the data has on mortality rates, clinical quality, reimbursement, internal score cards and key quality indicators.
• Utilizes thorough understanding of the Official Coding Guidelines, Coding Clinic guidance, medical necessity and coverage determinations
• Uses critical thinking and sound judgment in decision making; keeping reimbursement considerations in balance with regulatory compliance.
• Assumes personal responsibility for professional growth, development, and continuing education to maintain a high level of proficiency.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Experienced level with at least 3-5 years acute care inpatient coding experience in a hospital setting.
• RHIA, RHIT, or CCS or certification or credential