Remote Inpatient Coding & Document Specialist

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CPC preferred, additional certifications helpful
• 3 – 5 years of Inpatient experience preferred in hospital setting
• IRF-PAI Knowledge helpful
• Knowledge of accounts receivable goals and impacts helpful

• Detail oriented
• Communicate effectively
• Adaptability to changing work environment or needs
• Solid computer skills (Microsoft office, encoder and other hospital software applications)
• Ability to establish and organize daily workflow
• Goal oriented

• Strong understanding of UHDDS guidelines
• Assign accurate MS-DRG, ICD-10-CM diagnosis and PCS procedure codes, as well as POA and HAC indicators according to payer requirements, government, physician requirements and office policies.
• Maintain adequate knowledge of coding, compliance, governing bodies, and reimbursement policies according to the coding related job field.
• Meet/Exceed established productivity expectations
• Meet/Exceed established quality expectations
• Proficiently code all assigned inpatient records and have a desire to learn.
• Perform additional administrative tasks as assigned
• Maintain attendance according to departmental standards
• Meet/Exceed internal CEU hourly requirements
• Complete safety evaluation, JCAHO education, TB testing, Confidentiality, Information system usage, HIPAA corporate compliance education on an annual basis.
• Exhibit excepted level of teamwork and respect
• Work outside department silo as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Work eight and half hours per day including breaks and lunch
• Flexible hours in a remote environment
• Overtime may be needed in times of high volumes or staffing challenges

Aultman Health Foundation