Inpatient Coder-Full time/Remote in Newburyport, MA

Inpatient Coder-Full time/Remote - Beth Israel Lahey Health - Newburyport, MA - work from home job Company: Beth Israel Lahey Health Job description: When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. Job Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Job Description: Inpatient Coder, 40 hrs/wk, days $4,500 Sign on Bonus! Performs the medical coding of inpatient records to ensure proper disease classification, timely billing & reimbursement, verification of coding compliance with national standards & payor-specific guidelines. Follows up to CDI queries and data entry. Initial departmental orientation and training will be on-site in the Medical Coding Department, followed by the option to work remotely. Qualifications: 1-3 years prior inpatient coding experience required within an acute care hospital Health Information Management (Medical Records) Department. Thorough understanding of the revenue cycle and the various DRG Groupers necessary for case assignments & payor-specific billing/reimbursement. Ability to utilize a personal computer and computer applications (such as Excel, Word) and other peripherals (such as fax, copier, scanner). Prior knowledge of Meditech System beneficial. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including medical terminology to assist with Physicians queries. Certification through AHIMA or AAPC as CCS or CPC-H required. Ability to maintain a consistent work schedule as this is a remote coding opportunity after completing onsite orientation and system training as long as the candidate has prior inpatient coding experience. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. about this requirement. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Expected salary: Location: Newburyport, MA Job date: Wed, 13 Sep 2023 23:45:54 GMT Apply for the job now! Apply To This Job