This position assigns, per coding guidelines, the current version of ICD diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient medical records or outpatient infusion accounts. Completes coding for all accounts on a timely basis within the four-day bill hold time frame. Follows up on all accounts needing coding queries or documentation completion by clinicians or medical staff. Demonstrates coding competencies with quality of coding and meeting department productivity standards, maintaining a consistent coding accuracy rate of 95% or better.
Duties include assigning diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing ICD and CPT-4 coding systems in compliance with hospital guidelines; meeting productivity standards; abstracting clinical data with 99% accuracy; communicating via coding queries with medical staff; demonstrating competencies with various coding software and hospital systems; monitoring daily reports to ensure timely coding; acting as a resource for coding questions; maintaining professional certification and staying updated on coding trends; and performing miscellaneous job duties as requested.
The position is full-time, telecommuting (remote), Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm. The role requires solid knowledge and experience in inpatient hospital coding and outpatient infusion coding, use of 3M encoder software, and proficiency in computer skills.
- Associates degree in Health Information Management or equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience.
- Minimum 3 years recent acute care hospital inpatient coding or outpatient infusion coding experience.
- Required certification: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) by AHIMA, or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) by AAPC.
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Ability to apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology, diagnosis, and procedural terms to assign ICD codes.
- Experience with 3M encoder software and electronic abstracting system preferred.
- Maintains professional certification and technical competency through ongoing education.
Physical requirements include frequent hearing, constant sitting and near vision, occasional reaching, talking, and walking, and constant use of computer equipment. Work is performed inside an office environment.
Location
N/A
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 month ago