City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Codes complex inpatient records to include Trauma Level I, transplant, and multiple complex surgical procedures. Reviews clinical documentation and diagnostic results as appropriate to extract data and apply ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS and CPT-4 codes for hospital reimbursement, mortality & morbidity outcomes, governmental compliance, research & statistical, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance. Accurately codes complex inpatient encounter diagnoses, procedures and/or modifiers supported by health information record documentation per ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS official coding guidelines for coding and reporting. Abstracts, codes and assigns necessary demographic and clinical data elements required for inpatient records. Reviews charge capture of complex cardiac procedures for accuracy. As necessary, consults or queries the physician for additional information or clarification of diagnoses, co-morbid/secondary conditions, and procedures. Performs other related duties as requested by HIM management.

Minimum of 3 years of coding experience in a hospital setting required. Associates degree preferred. Certified Coding Specialists (CCS) or Certified Inpatient Code (CIC) required. Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred.

Education

• Associate's Level Degree preferred
• High School diploma required

Certification/Licensure

• Minimum of 3 years of coding experience in a hospital setting required. Associates degree preferred.
• Certified Coding Specialists (CCS) or Certified Inpatient Code (CIC) required.
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred.

Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of coding experience in a hospital setting required
• Ability to consult or queries the physician for additional information or clarification of diagnoses, co-morbid/secondary conditions, and procedures. Performs other related duties as requested by HIM management

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave • Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development•Pet Insurance 
•Legal Resources Plan
•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.