Inpatient Coder

Inpatient Coder

Our client, an IT Services and Consulting company, is looking for an Inpatient Coder to work remotely.

Responsibilities:

• Review documentation to code diagnosis and procedures
• Communicate with physicians to obtain or clarify diagnosis and/or procedures via the query process
• Assign accurate codes utilizing an electronic encoder application in accordance with practice policy and regulatory guidelines
• Perform Peer Reviews of Company Health Information Management coding auditors and coders
• Complete reports as requested
• Maintain minimum accuracy rate of 98% while meeting internal productivity standards set by company
• Maintain productivity expectations: inpatient 24 encounters per day, 3 encounters per hour, 20 minutes to code each encounter

Requirements:

• AHIMA credential
• Minimum 3 years IP coding experience at an Academic/Trauma Level 1 facility
• APR DRG experience
• Experience must include all IP areas/service types – anything and everything an inpatient admission would be required for
• CCS, RHIT or RHIA (AHIMA)
• Minimum of two years of facility based inpatient experience
• Knowledge of Federal, state and payer regulations
• Capable of interpreting medical records reports and chart entries
• Able to work independently and as a team member
• Capable of applying judgment and decision making
• Base office skills (Word, Excel)
• Pass Coding Assessment with score 80% or greater.

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

ICONMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law.