INPATIENT MEDICAL CODER III - HYBRID (25281)

LTSi - Laredo Technical Services, Inc. • Portsmouth, VA

6d • $32 - $32 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Medical Coder III position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate medical coding and documentation. This involves handling complex case scenarios, applying a combination of facility coding and professional coding, and aligning with industry standards like ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes. The coders will facilitate proper documentation and communication with medical staff to enhance compliance and coding accuracy.

Requirements

• Professional coding certification such as CPC, RHIT, RHIA, or CCS-P.
• Institutional coding certification: CIC, RHIT, RHIA, or CCS.
• E&M coding certification: CEMC or CEMA.
• General skills in medical ethics, communication, and customer service.
• Post-high school education with an Associate’s degree or higher, or equivalent in a relevant field such as Health Information Management.
• A minimum of 3 years inpatient medical coding experience (encompassing multiple clinic specialties) and 3 years of medical records coding, auditing, and supervisory experience within the last eight years (preferably with the Department of Defense (DOD)

Responsibilities

• Accurately assign various medical codes and modifiers for inpatient discharges and surgical procedures.
• Review and resolve inconsistencies in medical documentation.
• Educate and provide feedback to providers and clinical staff regarding documentation support.
• Collaborate with medical coding auditors and provide coding guidance to staff.
• Utilize Military Health System (MHS) to access and code patient records supporting other facilities.
• Maintain Defense Health Agency (DHA) coding productivity and accuracy standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and technical qualifications
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Disability & Life Insurance
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays including: New Year’s Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Presidents Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees