Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Eligible for 100% remote work from MA, RI, CT, GA, WY, NM
Sign on bonus: $10,000
Responsible for collecting, coding and recording accurate and complete patient care data from inpatient discharges to assure optimum and timely financial reimbursement and statistical reporting. Applies knowledge of specialized information specific to coding and medical terminology commensurate with coding guidelines.
Associates degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Approved Coding Course completion.
Certification required: RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) or RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) or CCS (Certified Coding Specialist).
Must be a self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and ability to work independently as warranted.
Proficient in technology usage including 3M encoder.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology of disease processes, and medical terminology.
Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems, guidelines, and conventions. Familiarity with UHDDS definitions and Coding Clinic.
Organized, flexible, highly motivated; able to keep abreast of changing regulations, guidelines, insurance billing requirements, annual coding updates, and internal data needs.
General knowledge of medical record functions as a clinical, legal and financial document.
Ability to interact with co-workers and physicians to resolve MS-DRG, APR-DRG, ICD-10-CM, and ICD-10-PCS coding, documentation, and workflow issues.
Responsible for safeguarding patient records and ensuring HIPAA compliance.
Preferred qualifications: Experience with Cerner a plus. Minimum 2 years coding experience, preferably in an acute care hospital setting.
Physical demands include prolonged sitting and computer work; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.
Salary range provided is hourly ($28.32 - $43.45); annual salary estimated between $58,966 and $90,296.
- Associates degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Approved Coding Course completion.
- RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification required.
- Minimum 2 years coding experience preferred.
- Proficiency with 3M encoder technology.
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical terminology.
- Familiar with ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS coding systems and guidelines.
- Ability to work independently as a self-starter.
- Organized and flexible to changes in regulations and coding updates.
- Understanding of medical records as clinical, legal, and financial documents.
- Experience interacting with clinical staff to resolve coding and documentation issues.
- Ability to maintain HIPAA compliance and safeguard patient records.
- Experience with Cerner preferred.
- Eligible for 100% remote work from specified states (MA, RI, CT, GA, WY, NM).
- Sign-on bonus of $10,000.
- Equal employment opportunity employer.
- Supportive of diversity and inclusion respect in the workplace.
Location
Massachusetts, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Salary Range
$58,966 - $90,296
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
4 months ago