Location: Remote - TX
Department: HIM-Coding
Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours: 40
The HIM Coder Analyst I reviews and interprets patient medical record documentation to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 codes accurately and timely based on physician documentation. Primary responsibilities include emergency department and outpatient clinic coding, with possible support for simple ambulatory surgery cases. The role also abstracts specified information from the medical record and enters data into the electronic health record system for billing and organizational reporting.
The position requires maintaining a minimum coding accuracy rate of 95% or above and communicating with physicians and other providers regarding documentation requirements. The coder also collaborates with Clinical Documentation Specialists and stays current on coding, documentation, rules, and guideline changes.
The successful candidate must work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrate strong attention to detail, organization, critical thinking, and communication skills, and be able to maintain confidentiality while solving problems using job knowledge and current policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- 1 year of current and continuous full-time ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding experience
- Technically competent in electronic health record applications, automated encoders, and related software/hardware
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
- Successful on-site skills assessment with a passing score of 90% accuracy prior to hire
Preferred Certifications
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Candidates with AHIMA credentials must provide current continuing education (CE) records.
If you do not currently hold a credential
Experienced Coders
- Provide documentation of extensive coding experience
- Submit educational certificates showing completion of coursework in:
- Anatomy
- Pathophysiology
- Medical Terminology
- ICD-10-CM
- CPT-4
- Obtain the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) credential within 6 months of hire
- Obtain the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential within 12 months of hire
New Graduates
- Provide proof of completion of an AHIMA- or AAPC-accredited program within the last 3 months
- Be eligible and approved to sit for a national certification exam (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CPC)
- Obtain the applicable certification within 3 months of graduation
Location
Texas, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Entry Level
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
4 weeks ago