Coder, Inpatient

Ovation Healthcare • Crest, CA

19h • Remote

About The Position

This role involves applying appropriate coding classification standards and guidelines to medical record documentation for accurate coding. The position requires submitting necessary provider queries to resolve documentation discrepancies and performing quality assessments of records, including verification of medical record documentation. The coder will be responsible for researching errors or missing documentation from medical records to ensure accurate coding processes and will abstract and assign the appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for all diagnoses and procedures performed in inpatient settings.

Requirements

• Inpatient medical and surgical coding experience, including complicated procedures.
• Experience coding for trauma centers and teaching facilities.
• Ability to pass a coding assessment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Maintain a 95% QA accuracy rate and meet production expectations.
• Ability to apply official coding guidelines and Coding Clinics.
• Experience working in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply appropriate coding classification standards and guidelines to medical record documentation for accurate coding.
• Submit necessary provider queries to resolve documentation discrepancies.
• Perform quality assessment of records, including verification of medical record documentation.
• Research errors or missing documentation from medical records to provide accurate coding processes.
• Abstract and assign the appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for all diagnoses and procedures performed in inpatient settings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed