Are you interested in joining one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation? Our organization is rooted in values of Love and Excellence, dedicated to providing health, not just health care.
We invite you to become part of our team at our company, a leading healthcare provider with hospitals in Wilmington and Newark, DE, as well as Elkton, MD. As recipients of accolades such as being named one of America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, we maintain over 1,100 beds across our facilities and strive to deliver superior patient care in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
We take pride in our achievements, including the ANCC Magnet Recognition® received by Christiana Hospital, Wilmington Hospital, our Ambulatory Services, and HomeHealth.
Position: Coding Coordinator
Primary Function:
As a full-time Coding Coordinator at our company, you will play a crucial role in ensuring timely and accurate coding for reimbursement and data collection purposes. Your responsibilities will include coordinating daily coding activities and supporting staff members.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinate daily coding and coding support functions within Health Information Management Services.
Review exception reports, address discrepancies, and identify opportunities to optimize inpatient DNFB.
Act as a liaison between facilities, physicians, and ancillary departments to resolve account-related issues.
Develop coding policies and procedures in alignment with industry guidelines.
Facilitate training sessions on coding guidelines, regulations, and payment schemes for coding staff.
Serve as a coding subject matter expert for other departments as assigned.
Analyze trends and propose improvements to enhance coding section performance.
Ensure database accuracy, handle queries, and generate reports related to coding and abstracting.
Conduct quantitative and qualitative reviews to verify coding and abstracting accuracy.
Code inpatient and outpatient accounts as needed to prevent backlog situations.
Education and Experience Requirements:
RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification or equivalent certification/degree.
College credits in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
Three years of coding experience in a Health Information Management Department or equivalent.
Experience with implementing and maintaining computer systems.
Benefits Offered by our company:
Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
403(b) with company match.
Generous paid time off.
Work/life benefits including access to care.com membership, backup care services for dependents, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and discounts on various vendors for travel, entertainment, and more.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 53,000.00 124,000.00 Per Year
