Inpatient Medical Coder 4

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

📋 Description

• Provide training and assistance to new medical record coding specialists.

• Conduct audits on the coding of medical records.

• Ensure that the coding policies and procedures for inpatient and outpatient services are up-to-date and reflect best practices.

• Maintain the integrity of information contained in the electronic medical record.

• Oversee the completion of coding tasks.

• Code records for inpatient stays, emergency departments, ambulatory surgeries, Talbot, outpatient clinics, pain management blocks, and ancillary areas.

• Determine the appropriate admitting, principal, secondary, and procedural diagnoses and procedures.

• Assign precise ICD-9, ICD-10, and/or CPT-4 codes.

• Sequence diagnosis and procedure codes appropriately.

• Abstract details regarding admission source, type, disposition, and physician information.

• Review data within IHIS and select codes using Encoder Software.

• Engage in the hospital's trauma registry activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• A 2-Year College Degree in Health Information Management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• An Associate Degree in Health Information Management or another applicable associate degree in healthcare, or a minimum of two years of daily hospital coding production relevant to the discipline.

• RHIA, RHIT, or CCS accreditation/certification from the American Health Information Management Association, or COC from AAPC, or CPC with CHONC.

• At least two years of academic experience in medical coding.

• Four years of relevant experience is required.

• Six or more years of relevant experience is preferred.

• Successful completion of a background check is necessary.

• A drug screening or physical examination may be required as part of the post-offer process.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time employment opportunity.

• Regular position with stable employment.

• 40 scheduled work hours per week.

• First shift hours.

• Opportunity for remote work arrangements.