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The Senior Inpatient Medical Coding Professional extracts clinical information from a variety of medical records and assigns appropriate procedural terminology and medical codes (e.g., ICD-10-CM, PCS) to patient records. This position works assignments involving moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

Responsibilities

The Senior Inpatient Medical Coding Professional confirms appropriate diagnosis related group (DRG) assignments. Analyzes, enters and manipulates database. Responds to or clarifies internal requests for medical information.

Begins to influence department’s strategy. Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approach for project components, and work is performed without direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.

• Reviewing staff monthly QA review variances

• Daily inventory monitoring and assignment of escalated inventory

• Research on guidelines – CMS, AMA, etc.

• Training new coders/auditors

• Responsible for updating and maintaining processes/resources/guidelines in OneNote & Mentor

• Point of contact for coders/auditors

• Assist coders with coding or technical issues

• Team Engagement

• Assist with assignments as appropriate per leader direction  

Use your skills to make an impact
 

WORK STYLE: Remote/work at home. Possibility of minimal travel (<5%) for trainings, conferences, on-sites.
WORK HOURS:  Typical work hours are Monday-Friday, 8 hours/day, 5 days/week. Start time is typically between 7AM-8AM EST.

Overtime might be offered but is not mandatory.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with Inpatient medical Coding, analytics, health record security and privacy, HIPPA compliance, and data governance.

• AHIMA Coding Certification-RHIT, RHIA, CCS

• Comprehensive knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

• Experience implementing timely resolution to complex issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree

• Previous leadership experience

Additional Information

Work at Home Requirements

•            At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested

•            Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership

•            Associates who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.

•            Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.

•            Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information

Interview Format

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an exciting interviewing technology called Hire Vue (formerly Modern Hire) to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. Hire Vue (formerly Modern Hire allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.

If you are selected to move forward from your application prescreen, you will receive correspondence inviting you to participate in a pre-recorded Voice Interview and/or an SMS Text Messaging interview.  If participating in a pre-recorded interview, you will respond to a set of interview questions via your phone. You should anticipate this interview to take approximately 10-15 minutes.

If participating in a SMS Text interview, you will be asked a series of questions to which you will be using your cell phone or computer to answer the questions provided.  Expect this type of interview to last anywhere from 5-10 minutes. Your recorded interview(s) via text and/or pre-recorded voice will be reviewed and you will subsequently be informed if you will be moving forward to next round of interviews.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starti