Reports to the Manager of Coding & Records and is responsible for reviewing, coding, abstracting, and analyzing medical records for inpatient and outpatient encounters.
This is a remote position, but candidates must reside in one of the following states: Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Kansas, Ohio, Georgia, Kentucky, Florida, Idaho, Minnesota, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Colorado, South Carolina, North Carolina, or Texas.
Primary responsibilities include assigning DRGs and APCs, coding diagnoses and procedures, abstracting relevant data into the hospital system, resolving medical necessity issues, and supporting accurate charge entry for ED and observation charts.
The role also includes monitoring coding accuracy and productivity, participating in internal and external audits, reviewing coding updates and software edits, and contributing to department effectiveness through additional projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- CCS certification required; maintenance of certification is required
- RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or CPC-H certification accepted as qualifying credentials
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, ICD-9-CM, CPT-4, DRG assignment, and reimbursement guidelines
- At least 3 years of inpatient coding and/or CPT ambulatory surgery coding experience
- Ability to mentor and train other coders
- Advanced medical and surgical coding experience in a large acute care facility preferred
- Typing speed of at least 40 words per minute
- Accuracy rate of 95% required for the Coding Specialist position
- Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
- Familiarity with computer data entry and coding software
Responsibilities
- Review and code discharged patient medical records
- Ensure accurate diagnosis and procedure coding and sequencing
- Abstract diagnosis and procedure codes into the hospital computer system
- Assign DRGs and APCs using grouper software
- Review error messages and incompatible DRGs for second-level review
- Resolve medical necessity holds and coding issues
- Participate in quarterly internal and external auditing
- Attend coding workshops and review Coding Clinic updates
Location
Indiana, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Senior
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
2 months ago