Inpatient Coding Coordinator 4
Christiana Hospital
Inpatient Coding Coordinator 4
Christiana Hospital
Nonprofit teaching health system with hospitals
Do you want to work at one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation? We are guided by our values of Love and Excellence and are passionate about delivering health, not just health care. Comejoin us at ChristianaCare!
ChristianaCare, with Hospitals in Wilmington and Newark, DE, as well as Elkton, MD, is one of the largest health care providers in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Named one of “America’s Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report, we have an excess of 1,100 beds between our hospitals and are committed to providing the best patient care in the region. We are proud to that Christiana Hospital, Wilmington Hospital, our Ambulatory Services, and HomeHealth have all received ANCC Magnet Recognition®.
Primary Function:
ChristianaCare is currently seeking a full-time Inpatient Coding Coordinator IV who will beresponsiblefor the timely and accurate coding for reimbursement and data collection purposes. Coordinates daily responsibilities of coding and support staff.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Timely prebill review and audit patient medical records (inpatient primarily) and correctly capture of final DRG for each review.
Analyze clinical data of inpatients, current treatment, past medical history and identifies potential gaps in physician documentation.
Analyze and report trends for improvement opportunities in coding and documentation.
Verify coding and abstracting accuracy by performing quantities and qualitative reviews.
Communicate with physicians or other providers to validate diagnoses, clinical indicators and appropriately prompts for documentationutilization AHIMA/ACDIS best practice query principles, if necessary, either verbally or written.
Follow industry best practice coding standards in accordance with CMS, AHIMA, AHA, AAPC, and AMA guidelines.
Create educational material and educate physicians, coders, and other key healthcare providers regarding clinical documentation improvement and the need for accurate and complete documentation in the health record.
Train and audit entry level coders or coders who are being trained in a new discipline.
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
Christianacare Offers:
Full Medical,Dental,Vision,LifeInsurance, etc.
403(b) with company match.
Generouspaidtimeoff.
Incredible Work/Lifebenefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellnessreimbursement, and greatdiscounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Post End Date
Jan 1, 2027EEO Posting Statement
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visithttps://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/
Nonprofit teaching health system with hospitals
ChristianaCare is a nonprofit teaching health system in Delaware that operates hospitals, primary and outpatient care, home health, urgent care, a freestanding emergency department, a Level I trauma center, a Level III NICU, and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care, and women’s health. It uses the Center for Virtual Health to provide telemedicine and coordinates care across its facilities as part of a population-health and value-based approach. It stands out through its large, integrated network, specialized care centers, teaching and research activities, and IT-enabled operations. Its goal is to improve health outcomes, expand access to high-quality care, and lower costs by integrating services and advancing research and education.
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