13 inpatient coder abstractor jobs found in Dallas

Location: Virtual Employee PRIMARY PURPOSE Conducts audits of medical record coding to ensure compliance with established guidelines, provides results of audits, and assists with educational activities related to findings to promote adherence to state/federal laws and regulatory requirements. MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS Education: - Must be a graduate of a Health Information Management program or must have successfully completed an approved Coding educational program. Experience - Must have six (6) years of proven coding experience in an acute care setting. Equivalent Education and/or Experience - May have an equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of specified requirements. Certification/Registration/Licensure - Because of the lag in SCCE, HCCA, NCRA, and AHIMA updating the status of certifications, current employees whose certification is granted through one of these associations are allowed up to seven (7) calendar days, after expiration, to...

Coder 2 Your Job: In this highly technical and fast-paced position, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients. The Coder 2 classifies and abstracts inpatient and outpatient diagnoses and procedures, which are assigned appropriate ICD10-CM, ICD10 PCS and/or CPT codes for optimal reimbursement. They establish an accurate database for case mix indices which provide statistical reporting and trend analysis. The Coder 2 is proficient in coding DRG based records as well as all other payers. Your Job Requirements: High school graduate or its equivalent Minimum of 2 years of DRG based coding experience in an acute care hospital with experience using an encoder Proficient in detailed work Maintain a professional image in handling confidential patient information Excellent written and oral communication skills to interact with physicians, other health care workers, the general public, administration, and health...

Job Posting Conducts data quality audits of inpatient admissions and outpatient encounters to validate coding assignment complies with the official coding guidelines as supported by clinical documentation in health records. Validates abstracted data elements that are integral to appropriate payment methodology. Responsible for effectively communicating information and audit findings through presentations, graphs, reports, and educational materials. Job Responsibilities/Duties: Chart Analysis IP, OP Coding Data auditing and validation: Reviews medical records for the determination of accurate assignment of all documented diagnoses and procedures. Adheres to Standards of Ethical Coding (AHIMA). Reviews medical records for the determination of accurate assignment of all documented diagnoses and procedures. Reviews claim to validate abstracted data including but limited to discharge disposition which impacts facility reimbursement and/or MS-DRG assignment. Adheres to Standards of...

Remote Certified Coder Altegra Health is a total solutions partner for healthcare data auditing and analytics. Altegra provides end-to-end solutions to help improve payment integrity data, to support accreditation programs, and to meet regulatory requirements. Altegra's nationwide network of registered nurses and certified coders professionally acquire, audit, and analyze healthcare data for healthcare organizations. Altegra Health specializes in: CMS HCC Risk Adjustment HEDIS Medical Record Reviews (Accreditation) And more Job Description These are a remote/home based temporary positions forecast to run through the end of 2015 and Coders will be paid by the chart. Remote Certified Coders review medical records and apply appropriate ICD-9-CM diagnostic codes and Altegra Health Flagged Event. Codes must meet Altegra Health QA standards (following both Official Coding Guidelines and Risk Adjustment Guidelines). Responsibilities: Abstract pertinent information from...

Job Title & Specialty Area: Documentation Specialist Coder Department: Coding and CDI Location: Dallas, TX Shift: Various Job Type: Remote, in Texas only Why Children's Health? At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all. Summary: This position is responsible for accurately assigning diagnostic and procedure codes to records of inpatient, observation, ambulatory surgery,...

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Hours of Work : 8 AM -4:30 PM Days Of Week : M-F Work Shift : Job Description : Your Job: In this highly technical and fast-paced position, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients. The Coder 3 performs pre-bill (secondary) audits on inpatient, ambulatory care and observation records to ensure accurate ICD10-CM, ICD10 PCS and/or CPT codes for optimal reimbursement and provide data and clinical information to management, medical STAFFnd various hospital departments. The reviewer also codes and abstracts inpatient, ambulatory and observation records for diagnosis and procedures to determine optimal reimbursement. Your Job Requirements: • Associate's degree in Health Information Management or Certification as a Coding Specialist; Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management preferred • RHIA, RHIT, or CCS preferred • Minimum of 3 years of DRG-based coding experience in an acute care hospital...

Documentation Specialist Coder This position is responsible for accurately assigning diagnostic and procedure codes to records of inpatient, observation, ambulatory surgery, emergency department, and other outpatient encounters and abstracting patient information as required. The Documentation Specialist acts as subject matter expert and resource on coding-related activities. Responsibilities: Maintain and establish department policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environment and infection control standards. Possess in-depth knowledge of the conventions, rules, and guidelines of multiple classification systems, including ICD-10 diagnosis and procedures and CPT. Possess in-depth knowledge of disease process in multiple medical/surgical specialties. Review patients entire current medical records and utilize encoder software and/or code books to assign appropriate diagnosis codes using the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition...

Coder 3 Hours of Work: 8 AM - 4:30 PM Days Of Week: M-F Work Shift: Job Description: Your Job: In this highly technical and fast-paced position, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients. The Coder 3 performs pre-bill (secondary) audits on inpatient, ambulatory care and observation records to ensure accurate ICD10-CM, ICD10 PCS and/or CPT codes for optimal reimbursement and provide data and clinical information to management, medical staff and various hospital departments. The reviewer also codes and abstracts inpatient, ambulatory and observation records for diagnosis and procedures to determine optimal reimbursement. Your Job Requirements: Associate's degree in Health Information Management or Certification as a Coding Specialist; Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management preferred RHIA, RHIT, or CCS preferred Minimum of 3 years of DRG-based coding experience in an acute care hospital with...

Hours of Work : 10-20 Days Of Week : Flexible Work Shift : PRN (United States of America) Job Description : Your Job: In this highly technical, fast-paced, and challenging position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients. The Coder II classifies and abstracts inpatient/outpatient diagnoses and procedures which are assigned appropriate ICD-10 CM, ICD-10 PCS and/or CPT codes for optimal reimbursement. Establishes an accurate database for case mix indices and for statistical reporting and trend analysis. The Coder II is proficient in coding DRG based records as well as all other payers. Your Job Requirements: • High School Diploma or Equivalent - Required • Minimum of 2 years DRG based coding experience in an acute care hospital, • Experience using coding encoder • Accredited coding courses from an institution of higher learning, Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology • CCS - strongly...

Job Description Job Description Job Summary: Conducts data quality audits of inpatient admissions and outpatient encounters to validate coding assignment complies with the official coding guidelines as supported by clinical documentation in health records. Validates abstracted data elements that are integral to appropriate payment methodology. Responsible for effectively communicating information and audit findings through presentations, graphs, reports, and educational materials, etc.   Job Responsibilities/Duties: · Chart Analysis IP, OP Coding Data auditing and validation: Reviews medical records for the determination of accurate assignment of all documented diagnoses and procedures. Adheres to Standards of Ethical Coding (AHIMA). Reviews medical records for the determination of accurate assignment of all documented diagnoses and procedures. Reviews claim to validate abstracted data including but limited to discharge disposition which impacts facility reimbursement and/or...

Hours of Work : 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Days Of Week : Monday - Friday Work Shift : Job Description : Your Job: In this highly technical and fast-paced position, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients. The Coder 2 classifies and abstracts inpatient and outpatient diagnoses and procedures, which are assigned appropriate ICD10-CM, ICD10 PCS and/or CPT codes for optimal reimbursement. They establish an accurate database for case mix indices which provide statistical reporting and trend analysis. The Coder 2 is proficient in coding DRG based records as well as all other payers. Your Job Requirements: • High school graduate or its equivalent • Minimum of 2 years of DRG based coding experience in an acute care hospital with experience using an encoder • Proficient in detailed work • Maintain a professional image in handling confidential patient information • Excellent written and oral communication skills...

Job Type Full-time Description At VMG Health, we're more than just a team of experts; we're trusted partners in the business of healthcare. Backed by a team of over 300 professionals and a history of more than 70,000 engagements since 1995, we bring experience, deep and wide, to every project. Our national client base ranges from large health systems to small practices and everything in between, including investors and private equity firms. Our solutions-oriented approach to client needs is bolstered by our strong market position, extensive contacts, unparalleled tools and solutions, and expert insights. We are proud to serve as the single source for all our clients' valuation, strategic, and compliance needs. Requirements VMG Health is seeking a Coding/Compliance Auditor to perform all levels of documentation and coding reviews related to professional services as well as project management and report writing for VMG's Coding Audit and Compliance (CAC) team. The...