Senior Inpatient Coder-CCS Job at Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, MD

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  • Johns Hopkins Medicine
  • Baltimore, MD

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

YOU BELONG HERE

What Awaits You?

  • Career growth and development
  • Employee and Dependent Tuition Assistance
  • Diverse and collaborative working environment
  • Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Our competitive Benefit Package is designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees. You can explore the details of our benefits offering by visiting the following link:

Position Summary:

The Coding Specialist IV, under the supervision of the Coding Supervisor, Inpatient Coding analyzes and interprets the most complex clinical electronic health documentation by physician and applicable clinical support in compliance with AHA Coding Guidelines for purposes of reporting. Accurately applies federal, state and organizational regulatory guidelines for coding and abstraction of inpatient accounts. Maintains and increases personal knowledge and education for purposes of applying the guidelines. Utilizes computerized encoder and other systems to access multiple data bases in performance of duties. Ensures accurate and timely billing and reporting. Identifies and authors physician queries as required to clarify documentation for accurate code assignment and archiving of the physician responses to the electronic health record. Organizes and prioritizes work to meet deadlines and organizational goals. Participates in organizational activities to assess the quality of information captured and reported through the coding process. Able to apply coding practices across all facilities in accordance with regulatory guidelines and which may differ between states.

Education:

High school diploma or GED required. Associates or higher degree in health information management or healthcare related field preferred

Required Licensure, Certification, On-going Training:

• Active approved coding credential from AHIMA upon hire.

• Successful Completion of Pre-employment coding assessment.

Work Experience:

  • External Applicants 5 years inpatient coding experience, academic experience preferred.
  • Internal Applicants 5 years acute hospital inpatient coding experience, academic experience preferred, and at the discretion of leadership.

Salary Range: Minimum 25.73 per hour - Maximum 42.48 per hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

JHM prioritizes the health and well-being of every employee. Come be healthy at Hopkins!

Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core Values. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

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