Coding Specialist II - Inpatient Acute Care Coding

MedStar Health; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system in the Mid-Atlantic is seeking an experienced Coding Specialist II to manage inpatient acute care coding. Qualified candidates must possess CCS certification and at least 3 years of inpatient coding experience. This full-time role features a remote schedule and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive compensation ranging from $28.20 to $47.30 per hour.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health/vision/dental insurance

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of inpatient coding experience required.
• Experience with clinical information systems required.
• CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Codes and abstracts inpatient acute care records.
• Ensures accuracy of diagnoses and procedure data.
• Reviews medical records to identify diagnoses and procedures.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Analytical and organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in coding related degree

Courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, ICD-CM and ICD-PCS

Tools

Solventum

ICD-10-CM/PCS coding

Job description

Coding Specialist II - Inpatient Acute Care Coding

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General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is seeking experienced Inpatient Coding Specialists that are self‑motivated and have at least 3 years of inpatient acute care coding experience with knowledge in MS‑DRG and/or APR‑DRG. Qualified candidates must have their CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) through AHIMA.

Selected candidates will enjoy full time, Monday‑Friday, day‑shift remote schedule.

About The Job

Join one of the largest health systems in the Mid‑Atlantic area and enjoy the benefits of a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health/vision/dental insurance, short & long term disability, tuition reimbursement and remote work capability.

Job Summary

Codes and abstracts primarily inpatient acute care records using ICD‑10‑CM/PCS and other applicable patient classification schemes.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Abstracts and ensures accuracy of diagnoses, procedure, patient demographics and other required data elements.
• Adheres to all compliance regulations and maintains annual compliance education.
• Maintains continuing education and seeks ongoing education to improve job performance; maintains credentials as required for job classification.
• Contacts physician when conflicting or ambiguous information appears in the medical record; adheres to the MedStar Coding Query Policy and procedure.
• Consistently meets or exceeds established quality standards as defined by policies.
• Consistently meets or exceeds established productivity standards as defined by policies.
• Resolves all quality reviews timely (e.g., medical necessity reviews; coding quality assurance reviews; external vendor reviews).
• Reviews medical record documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures; assigns correct diagnostic and procedural codes using standard guidelines and automated encoding software maintaining departmental accuracy standards; determines the sequence of diagnoses according to Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Definitions and assigns appropriate DRG (Diagnosis Related Groups).
• Exhibits knowledge of the Solventum system and other work‑related equipment.

Minimal Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in coding related degree preferred.
• Courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, ICD‑CM and ICD‑PCS required.

Experience

• 3‑4 years Inpatient coding experience required.
• Experience with clinical information systems (Solventum grouper electronic medical records computer assisted coding) required.

Licenses and Certifications

• CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) required.
• RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) preferred.
• RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines.

Compensation

USD $28.20 - $47.30 /Hr.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care