Senior Inpatient Coder

Overview

Serves as the senior member of the corporate coding team by providing extensive knowledge for timely and accurate coding and DRG assignment. Performs the function of coding, DRG assignment, collection of predefined indicators, and abstracting medical records. Provides timely and accurate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for reimbursement and specific information for statistical purposes.

Serves as a liaison between coders and CDS team on coding and documentation issues. Reviews SMART accounts on a daily basis as assigned.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

• Registered Health Information Technician Required
• Or Registered Health Information Administrator Required
• Or Certified Professional Coder Required
• Or Certified Coding Specialist Required
• Or Certified Outpatient Coder Required

Education

Associate's Degree Health Information Management Required Bachelor's Degree Health Information Management Preferred

Experience

5 Years Coding - Inpatient Required Diagnosis-Related Group Analysis Required