Lead Inpatient Coding Specialist - Remote, Days

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Lead Inpatient Coding Specialist serves as the coding lead for the Inpatient Coding Supervisor. Supports the Inpatient Coding Supervisor in daily coding activities including productivity monitoring, scheduling, coding edit/charge review, failed claims/follow-up resolution, training, education, research, etc. Works with Coding Supervisor to ensure that coding meets all regulatory and compliance guidelines. Additionally, the Coding Specialist Lead will be the primary trainer and mentor for new coders.

Position Details:

• Mercy - Remote Opportunity
• Lead Inpatient Coding Specialist
• Full-Time, Days
• Minimum Requirements

Education:

High School Diploma

Preferred Education: A.S. from an accredited Health Information Technology Program or B.S. from an accredited Health Information Management program or associated healthcare discipline.

Experience:

At least 5 years of coding experience in ICD-10-CM diagnoses/procedure coding and/or HCPCS/CPT procedure coding in an acute care or professional services setting. Working knowledge of MS-DRG, APC, or MPFS/RVU payment methodology.

Preferred Experience:

6 or more years of recent coding or consulting experience in inpatient/outpatient acute care hospital setting or professional services.

Certifications:

Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Radiology Cardiovascular Coding (CIRCC) or completed within 6 months of employment. CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder) (from AAPC).

Other:

Advanced working knowledge and a high level of experience with the ICD-10-CM and/or CPT/HCPCS coding classification systems, MSDRG's, APC's, MPFS/RVUs, POA's, HACs; dependent upon whether an Inpatient, Outpatient, or Professional Services coder. Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, and/or pharmacology. Excellent written/oral communication skills as well as the ability to multi-task.

Preferred Other:

Management/supervisory experience and auditing experience. 3M encoder and Epic system familiarity also a plus.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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