As an Inpatient Medical Coder, you will review and resolve coding denials, ensure accurate coding and billing based on documentation, and collaborate with stakeholders to support compliant claim processing. This is a remote role open to qualified applicants in the United States.
You will:
- Review and resolve denied or rejected medical claims due to coding errors.
- Analyze denial reasons, correct coding issues, and manage appeals.
- Review documentation to code diagnoses and procedures for inpatient coding.
- Communicate with physicians to clarify diagnoses and/or procedures through the query process.
- Assign accurate codes using an electronic encoder application in accordance with policy and regulatory guidelines.
- Complete reports as requested.
- Maintain a minimum accuracy rate of 98% and meet productivity standards.
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Travel: None required
Requirements & Qualifications
Qualifications
- High school diploma
- Minimum of 3 years of inpatient coding work experience
- Certified CPC, COC, CCC, or CIRCC (AAPC)
- Certified RHIT, CCS, or RHIA (AHIMA)
- Experience with EPIC
- Experience with 3M Encoder
Preferred
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Proficiency with ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS
Benefits & Perks
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- 401(k) plan with contributions
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Location
New York, New York, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Senior
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 month ago
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