UPMC Corporate Revenue Cycle is hiring a Coder I- Technical to join our inpatient coding team! This position will work during daylight business hours, Monday through Friday. The position will work fully remote! The position assigns ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and ICD-CM-PCS procedure codes for all UPMC inpatient facilities. Are you looking to start your career in coding? If so, this could be the opportunity for you! Responsibilities: Code all diagnoses and procedures by assigning and verifying the proper ICD-10-CM and PCS codes. Assign the principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures by thoroughly reviewing all documentation available at the time of coding. Determine diagnoses that were treated, monitored and evaluated and procedures done during the episode of care and assign appropriate codes. Review appropriate documents in the patients' charts to accurately assign a diagnosis and/or procedure. Ensure the diagnoses and procedures are sequenced in order of their clinical significance to accurately assign the appropriate MS-DRG/APR-DRG or payment tier under the Prospective Payment to elicit appropriate reimbursement upholding all rules of compliant coding. Review coding for accuracy and completeness prior to submission to billing system utilizing CCI edits. Utilize official coding guidelines, principles and AHA Coding Clinics to assign the appropriate ICD-10-CM and PCS codes for all inpatient record types to ensure accurate reimbursement. Identify incomplete documentation in the medical record to recommend a physician query to obtain missing documentation and/or clarification to accurately complete the coding process, adhering to standard query practices. Meet appropriate coding productivity and quality standards within the time frame established by management staff. Adhere to internal department policies and procedures to ensure efficient work processes. Actively participate in monthly coding meetings and share ideas and suggestions for operational improvements. Maintain continuing education by attending seminars, and updated coding clinics and other references. Complete work assignments in a timely manner and understand the workflow of the department including routing cases appropriately in the electronic systems. Complete a non-coding time productivity sheet as required/applicable Refer problem accounts to appropriate coding or management personnel for resolution. Utilize computer applications and resources essential to completing the coding process efficiently, such as hospital information systems, EHR information systems, encoders and electronic medical record repositories. If applicable, abstract required medical and demographic information from the medical record and enter the data into the appropriate information system to ensure accuracy of the database. High School or GED equivalent. Completed an AHIMA or AACP-certified Coding program or certificate, Bidwell Training School or equivalent program with a curriculum that includes Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, ICD-9-CM/ICD 10 and CPT Coding Guidelines and Procedures. Familiarity with PCS codes is preferred Six months of hospital coding experience preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran