This position is responsible for final coding of inpatient accounts including acute care, mother/baby, inpatient rehab and skilled nursing. Inpatient coders follow coding conventions and guidelines to abstract, analyze and accurately assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes. Inpatient coders are required to utilize the computer assisted coding features of the encoder to accurately group DRGs and to validate diagnoses that group to an APR-DRG. Assigns present on admission indicator codes in compliance with national quality measures. Abstracts and validates other data elements as required.
Requirements
Associates of Health Information Administration - Required
1-2 Years Inpatient Coding - Required
National Certification - Required American Health Information Management Association: CCA, RHIA, RHIT, CCS American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC): CPC or CIC with hospital inpatient coding experience
Job ID: 80171106
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Median Salary
Net Salary per month
$3,235
Cost of Living Index
72/100
72
Median Apartment Rent in City Center
(1-3 Bedroom)
$2,175
-
$3,375
$2,775
Safety Index
42/100
42
Utilities
Basic
(Electricity, heating, cooling, water, garbage for 915 sq ft apartment)
$150
-
$600
$223
High-Speed Internet
$65
-
$199
$84
Transportation
Gasoline
(1 gallon)
$2.88
Taxi Ride
(1 mile)
$2.49
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