Coder III

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Vermont.

📋 Description

• Assigns diagnosis, procedure, and DRG codes to guarantee quality documentation and precise reimbursement for services rendered.

• Reviews intricate documentation from medical records.

• Utilizes coding guidelines and resources to accurately allocate codes.

• Identifies quality issues and refers them to the quality department.

• Works collaboratively with CDI staff to ensure correct coding and DRG assignment.

⛳️ Requirements

• Analyzes complex documentation from medical records to determine the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes (ICD, PCS, CPT).

• Applies coding guidelines, clinic protocols, LCDs, NCDs, and other resources to accurately assign and sequence the appropriate codes and designate DRG.

• Recognizes any quality issues and refers them to the quality department as necessary.

• Collaborates diligently with CDI staff to ensure accurate DRG/AAPC assignments.

• Provides justification for any discrepancies in DRG/AAPC assignments.

• Seeks clarification from healthcare providers to ensure precise and comprehensive coding.

🏝️ Benefits

• Supporting all facets of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional, and financial.

• Comprehensive dental and vision benefits.

• Access to wellness programs and resources.

• Industry-leading parental leave options.

• Generous earned time off plan.

• Employee Assistance Program available for employees and their household members.

• Early access to earned wages before payday through Payactiv.

• Tuition Reimbursement available.

• Up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions, along with an additional 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.

• Three insurance plans available for sudden loss of income due to death, terminal illness, or serious injury.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance to provide income replacement if disabled.