Remote Inpatient Coding
About The Position
Guidehouse is seeking a Remote Inpatient Coder to join their General Coding team. This role involves maintaining a working knowledge of coding principles, governmental regulations, and third-party requirements. The coder will be responsible for accurately assigning ICD-10/PCS codes to services documented in patient charts and ensuring proper documentation is obtained in a timely manner. The position requires achieving and maintaining 95% accuracy in coding while meeting productivity standards of 3 IP charts per hour. These productivity standards are subject to change based on client agreements and management decisions.
Requirements
- Minimum 3-5 years+ previous work experience coding hospital acute care Inpatient records.
- CCS, RHIT or RHIA Certification from AHIMA required.
- Must have experience working in systems such as EPIC, Cerner, Optum and/or 3M.
- Must have good working knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology as well as Medical Terminology.
- Must have advanced knowledge of Coding clinics ICD-10-CM and PCS.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with CDI and physician queries.
- Has ability to analyze Provider documentation and assign codes accurately.
- Strong knowledge and application of Government and other payer guidelines as they relate to compliant coding.
Responsibilities
- Maintains a working knowledge of ICD-9-10 PCS and CPT coding principles, governmental regulations, official coding guidelines, and third-party requirements regarding documentation and billing.
- Assures that all services documented in the patient’s chart are coded with appropriate ICD-10/PCS codes.
- Seeks to attain proper documentation in a timely manner according to facility standards when services/diagnoses are not documented appropriately.
- Achieves and maintains 95% accuracy in coding while maintaining a high level of productivity.
- Maintains average productivity standards of 3 IP charts per hour.
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
