Remote Inpatient Coding

Guidehouse•Washington, DC

1d•$56,000 - $94,000•Remote

About The Position

· 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. When services/diagnoses are not documented appropriately, seeks to attain proper documentation in a timely manner according to facility standards. · Achieves and maintains 95% accuracy in coding while maintaining a high level of productivity. Maintains average productivity standards as follows: 3 IP charts per hour (These productivity standards are Guidehouse general expectations and are subject to change based upon Guidehouse client agreements and/or other factors as determined by management. Notification of expected productivity will be conveyed by Management prior to assignment of a client project).

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.
When services/diagnoses are not documented appropriately, seeks to attain proper documentation in a timely manner according to facility standards.
Achieves and maintains 95% accuracy in coding while maintaining a high level of productivity.
Maintains average productivity standards as follows: 3 IP charts per hour (These productivity standards are Guidehouse general expectations and are subject to change based upon Guidehouse client agreements and/or other factors as determined by management. Notification of expected productivity will be conveyed by Management prior to assignment of a client project).

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
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