Inpatient Facility Coder

This is a remote position

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated coding professional to join our team as an inpatient facility coder. This position is remote. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of coding experience with facility inpatients, including a variety of medical and surgical encounters. APR-DRG and MS-DRG knowledge is also necessary. The position requires one to be resourceful, organized, independent, and extremely driven.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:

  • Minimum 5 years of coding experience
  • Extensive coding in all aspects of inpatient facility coding (ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS); including long lengths of stay and complicated cases, including transplants
  • MS-DRG and APR-DRG knowledge
  • Ability to appropriately assign POAs
  • Vast knowledge of PSIs (Patient Safety Indicators)
  • Comprehension of CDI reconciliation processes
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail oriented and deadline driven attitude
  • Understanding of Outpatient Facility coding
  • Sound knowledge of medical terminology
  • Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, and internet)
  • Ability to multitask and keep a sense of urgency
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong time management, organization skills, and work ethic

Job Duties:

  • Accurately code medical records for all inpatient services
  • Follow current ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines
  • Adhere to NCD, LCD, and CCI policies and Coding Clinics as necessary
  • Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines
  • Collaborate with CDI (Clinical Documentation Integrity) team
  • Stay updated about new coding rules as codes routinely change
  • Responsible and accountable for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information. Follow HIPAA security policies and procedures affecting your job, and report any suspected or actual violation or breach
  • Requires long periods of time sitting and using keyboard and mouse
  • Meet and maintain department production and quality standards
  • Additional tasks/duties as assigned by management

Certification Requirements:

  • CIC, CCS, RHIT, or RHIA

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