Inpatient Facility Coder -Contractor

divh2Contract Inpatient Facility Coder/h2pThis is a remote role. We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated coding professional to join our team as a contract inpatient facility coder. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of coding experience with facility inpatient services. The position requires one to be resourceful, organized, independent, and extremely driven./ppThe ideal candidate will possess the following:/pulliMinimum 5 years of coding experience/liliExtensive coding in all aspects of inpatient coding/liliHigh level of proficiency in anatomy, physiology, disease process, and pharmacology/liliExcellent written and verbal communication skills/liliDetail oriented and deadline driven attitude/liliSound knowledge of medical terminology/liliStrong computer skills (Excel, Word, and internet)/liliAbility to think critically/liliAbility to multitask and keep a sense of urgency/liliExcellent customer service skills/liliStrong time management, organization skills, and work ethic/li/ulpJob Duties:/pulliAccurately code medical records for all inpatient services/liliFollow current ICD-10-CM and PCS coding guidelines/liliAccurately assign POA (Present on Admission) indicators/liliUnderstand and apply MS-DRGs and APR-DRGs/liliAbstract additional client elements (ie: providers, surgical dates, etc)/liliAbility to communicate effectively with Clinical Documentation Improvement specialists and reconcile DRGs/liliAbility to work independently and meet project deadlines/liliStay updated about new coding rules as codes routinely change/liliResponsible 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/liliRequires long periods of time sitting and using keyboard and mouse/liliMeet and maintain department production and quality standards/liliAdditional tasks/duties as assigned by management/li/ulpCertification Requirements:/pulliCIC, CCS, RHIT, or RHIA/li/ulpExpected Work Volumes:/pulliWork volumes will vary depending upon projects/li/ulpAAPC Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items./ppWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above-listed items./p/div