Inpatient Coder
Our client, an IT Services and Consulting company, is looking for an Inpatient Coder to work remotely.
Responsibilities:
- Review documentation to code diagnosis and procedures
- Communicate with physicians to obtain or clarify diagnosis and/or procedures via the query process
- Assign accurate codes utilizing an electronic encoder application in accordance with practice policy and regulatory guidelines
- Perform Peer Reviews of Company Health Information Management coding auditors and coders
- Complete reports as requested
- Maintain minimum accuracy rate of 98% while meeting internal productivity standards set by company
- Maintain productivity expectations: inpatient 24 encounters per day, 3 encounters per hour, 20 minutes to code each encounter
Requirements:
- AHIMA credential
- Minimum 3 years IP coding experience at an Academic/Trauma Level 1 facility
- APR DRG experience
- Experience must include all IP areas/service types – anything and everything an inpatient admission would be required for
- CCS, RHIT or RHIA (AHIMA)
- Minimum of two years of facility based inpatient experience
- Knowledge of Federal, state and payer regulations
- Capable of interpreting medical records reports and chart entries
- Able to work independently and as a team member
- Capable of applying judgment and decision making
- Base office skills (Word, Excel)
- Pass Coding Assessment with score 80% or greater.
Why Should You Apply?
- Health Benefits
- Referral Program
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
ICONMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law.