INPATIENT HOSPITAL CODER

Who We Are:

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve." Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.

The Health Information Management Department supports the mission and goals of Sinai Hospital, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale and Grace Medical Center by providing appropriate and timely access to health information for continuity of patient care and other authorized requests.

REMOTE WORK OPPORTUNITY

Acceptable remote locations: District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia

Key Responsibilities:

• Following established conventions and guidelines, codes and abstracts the medical records of inpatients.

• Groups codes to determine diagnosis-related groupings (DRGs-CMS and/or APR).

• Codes

  Reviews medical records to determine the physicians' diagnosis/procedures for the patient and assigns ICD-10CM/PCS codes to those diagnoses/procedures.

Requirements:

• Formal working knowledge; equivalent to an Associate's degree (2 years college); requires knowledge of a specialized field.

• One (1) - Three (3) years of experience.

• Certifications - CCS or CCA with 5+ years experience or RHIT or RHIA.