Inpatient Senior Coder, Part Time, Day Shift (Hybrid)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Position Summary

The Inpatient Senior Coder is responsible for accurate, compliant, and timely coding and abstracting of inpatient medical records, including the assignment of ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and validation of MS-DRG and APR-DRG groupings. This position ensures proper reimbursement, adherence to regulatory and coding guidelines, and supports overall clinical documentation accuracy for inpatient services. This is a remote position with onsite availability required as needed.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent. CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) Required.

EXPERIENCE:
* Three to five years of inpatient hospital coding experience
* Proficient in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding
* In-depth knowledge of MS-DRG and APR-DRG reimbursement systems
* Familiarity with coding audits and clinical documentation review
* Experience with Observation or complex outpatient cases is a plus
* Prior mentoring or training experience preferred

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Medical terminology required. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding. Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision and cooperatively within a team environment. Proficiency with encoder tools, EMR systems, and coding software (e.g., 3M, Meditech). Ability to communicate effectively (oral and in writing) and interact with customers to meet their needs. Ability to handle interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule. Ability to set priorities, make effective decisions. Ability to recognize and deal with problematic situations and to prioritize.

Job Location

The Valley Health System-Ridgewood

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Pay Range: $36.55 - $45.68 (per hour)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.