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The Inpatient Corporate Coder is responsible for accurately coding and abstracting clinical information from medical records for Tenet facilities. This remote role involves maintaining coding quality, productivity, and integrity, while also assisting with chart reviews and training new coders. The position requires 1-3 years of inpatient coding experience and a certification from AHIMA, such as RHIA, RHIT, or CCS. The job offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, with a pre-employment coding proficiency assessment required. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented coding professional seeking remote work within a large healthcare system.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to express my interest in the Inpatient Corporate Coder position at Tenet Healthcare. With over three years of inpatient coding experience and a strong record of accuracy and productivity, I am confident in my ability to contribute to your team. My AHIMA credentials (RHIT and CCS) and proficiency with ICD-10-CM/PCS coding, along with my experience in large health systems, align well with your requirements.
In my previous role, I consistently met or exceeded productivity benchmarks while maintaining a 98% accuracy rate on coding audits. I am skilled at reviewing flagged cases, performing second-level reviews, and collaborating with other coders to ensure data integrity. I am also experienced with electronic medical records and MS Office, and I stay current with coding guidelines through ongoing education.
I am excited about the opportunity to support Tenet's facilities remotely and to contribute to your mission of delivering quality patient care through accurate coding. Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to discussing my qualifications further.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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I have over 3 years of inpatient coding experience at a large health system, where I coded for various service lines including medical, surgical, and complex cases. I am thoroughly proficient in ICD-10-CM for diagnoses and ICD-10-PCS for procedures, and I have a strong understanding of MS-DRG assignment. I maintain my CCS credential and regularly participate in coding education to stay up to date with guidelines.
I prioritize accuracy because it directly impacts reimbursement and compliance. I use a systematic approach, reviewing the full medical record to ensure all diagnoses and procedures are captured. I also utilize coding tools and query processes when documentation is unclear. While productivity is important, I have consistently met the standard of 2-3 charts per hour without sacrificing quality by staying organized and minimizing re-work.
In a previous role, I noticed that a series of charts had been coded with the same DRG without supporting documentation. I reviewed the cases and identified that the principal diagnosis was incorrectly sequenced, leading to a potential overpayment. I reported this to my supervisor, corrected the codes, and submitted a corrected claim. I also suggested a training session on coding guidelines for that condition, which helped reduce future errors.
I stay updated by subscribing to AHA Coding Clinic and CMS updates, and I attend webinars and conferences offered by AHIMA and local chapters. I also participate in my employer's quarterly coding education sessions. I make it a point to review any new ICD-10 code changes and compliance updates as they are released, ensuring my coding practices remain accurate and compliant.
I have experience with Epic and Cerner, along with 3M and Nuance coding software. I am comfortable working with computer-assisted coding (CAC) tools and can navigate EMRs efficiently to locate documentation. I also use encoders for DRG validation and have worked with billing systems to resolve claim edits. I am adaptable and can learn new systems quickly.
The Corporate Coder (“CC”) functions under the direction of the Health Information Corporate Coding Manager. The CC is responsible for accurate coding and abstracting of clinical information from the medical record. The CC is responsible for maintaining standards for coding data quality and integrity, as well as productivity within established guidelines. The CC is responsible for coding of Tenet facilities as assigned, assisting with productive coding to maintain DNFC, assisting with quality chart reviews, assisting with the training of new CC’s and/or other projects where indicated.
- Accurately and productively code/abstract patient health documentation for Tenet facilities.
- Utilize coding abilities to review flagged cases, in CARDS and RevInt for coding accuracy.
- Assisting in coding quality reviews/audits and second level reviews as needed.
- Attends Tenet coding educations and maintains coding credentials.
Required:
- High school graduate or equivalent is required
- 1-3 years inpatient coding experience.
- Skilled and working knowledge of MS Office suite.
- Strong technical background and electronic medical record experience.
- Successful completion of at least one AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) certified program with achievement of the correlating professional credential preferred (RHIA, RHIT, and / or CCS, etc.).
Preferred:
- Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information, Nursing, or other related field preferred. Years of coding experience would be considered in lieu of educational requirements.
- 3+ years of inpatient coding experience.
- Coding experience in a large, complex health system.
A pre-employment coding proficiency assessment will be administered.
Compensation
- Pay: $26.40 to $38.00 per hour. Compensation depends on location, qualifications, and experience.
- Management level positions may be eligible for sign-on and relocation bonuses.
Benefits
The following benefits are available, subject to employment status:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, AD&D, and life insurance
- Paid time off (vacation & sick leave)
- Discretionary 401k match
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.
- Paid sick leave and other leave benefits are provided in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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