Coding Analyst - Inpatient; Remote Position

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This range is provided by Children's National Hospital. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$59,155.20/yr - $98,571.20/yr

• Review, analyze, and code diagnostic and procedural information for inpatient pediatric medical records.
• Perform ICD‑10‑CM, CPT, ICD‑10‑PCS (IP tech/DRG), and HCPCS coding for Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance payments.
• Ensure compliance with established coding guidelines, third‑party reimbursement policies, regulations, and accreditation guidelines.
• Abstract and assign codes to diagnosis and operative procedures, assure accuracy, and complete necessary documentation.
• Identify and abstract services from admission, transfer, discharge, appointment, and surgical schedules.
• Conduct comprehensive record verification to confirm presence of all required components, appropriate E & M levels, and consistent documentation.
• Contribute to performance improvement, problem‑solving, and cost management through accurate, clear, and timely communication.

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Associate's Degree (Preferred)
• 1 year hospital‑based coding experience required; pediatric experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience coding inpatient hospital stays (ICD‑10‑CM/PCS, APR‑DRG/MS‑DRG assignments) and pediatric records.

• Meet department accuracy and productivity standards for coding, abstracting, and record reconciliation activities.
• Ensure all captured services are coded consistently with applicable coding rules and conventions.
• Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.
• Demonstrate collaborative, respectful behavior and partner with all team members to achieve goals.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes and use resources efficiently.
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors, and coworkers; speak up when unsafe behavior or performance is observed.

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Maryland – Silver Spring
• Other Locations:
  District of Columbia – Washington;
  Dorchester
• Shift: Day
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Position Status: R (Regular)
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Job Function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

Full‑time Salary Range: $59,155.20 / yr

Health Information Management and Coding – Finance – Health Care Provider – Entry Level – Full‑time – Day – Monday – Friday – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM – R (Regular) – Children's National Hospital – Silver Spring – Maryland.