Clinical Coder HB Coding Denials Integrity Atrium Health

Overview

Atrium Healthis a nationally recognized leader in shaping health outcomes through innovative research, education and compassionate patient care. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Atrium Health is part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, which was created from the combination with Advocate Aurora Health. A recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research, Wake Forest University School of Medicine is its academic core. See our 2023 Year in Review Annual Report and 2024 Year in Review Annual Report.

Atrium Health is renowned for its top-ranked pediatric, cancer and heart care, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Atrium Health is also a leading-edge innovator in virtual care and mobile medicine, providing care close to home and in the home. We're nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the Best Hospitals for rehabilitation and recognized in 10 pediatric specialties, including a tie for first in the Southeast for Best Children's Hospital.

Atrium Health has also received the American Hospital Association's Quest for Quality Prize and its 2021 Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Award, as well as the 2020 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Health Equity Award for its efforts to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in care.With a commitment to every community it serves, Atrium Health seeks to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all, providing $2.8 billion last year in free and uncompensated care and other community benefits.

Accepting applicants from the following states: AL, CO, FL, GA, ID, KS, KY, ME, MI, NC, SC, VA, VT

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

Incentive pay for select positions

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

Educational Assistance Program

Job Summary

Performs review of hospital inpatient DRG and/or CPT denials of RAC and non-RAC accounts. Reviews patient records for coding accuracy including review of supporting clinical documentation, present on admission indicators (POA), discharge disposition and any other pertinent data needed to capture coding accuracy. May also write and defend appeal letters to payers with strong attention to detail.

Education, Experience and Certifications.
High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred. Advanced knowledge in Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology and Pharmacology required. Current RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC-H, CPC or CIC required plus a passing score on the Coding test.

Acute Hospital coding experience preferred.