Inpatient Coder

6+ month contract (with strong possibly of extensions), Inpatient Medical Coder, remote/work from home - 40/hours a week, not part-time

Key Responsibilities:

• Assign diagnostic and procedural codes to patient records using ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM and any other designated coding classification system in accordance with the UHDDS coding guidelines.
• Assign procedural categories as applicable.
• Assign appropriate discharge disposition as necessary.
• Maintain or exceed established coding accuracy and productivity standards.
• Initiates physician queries in compliance with client's policies where appropriate.
• Ensure demographic information and documentation is congruent with scheduled or performed procedures.
• Evaluate assigned Coding work queue and work with the appropriate revenue cycle/hospital team to resolve accounts with the expected resolution timeframe

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Five (5) years of Inpatient Coding experience in an Acute Care hospital setting.
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PC, MS-DRG's and POA Assignments coding principles and guidelines.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, abbreviations, techniques and surgical procedures; anatomy and physiology; major disease processes; if applicable pharmacology; and the metric system.
• Knowledge of reimbursement systems, as well as federal, state and payer-specific regulations and policies pertaining to medical documentations, billing and coding.
• Knowledge of Standards of Ethical Coding.
• Skill and ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Skill and ability to research and analyze data, draw conclusions, and resolve issues.

Minimum Education & Certifications Required:

• High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelors/Associates Degree in HIM/HIT preferred.
• CCS, RHIA or RHIT coding certification required.

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