Clinical Coder(RHIA, RHIT, CCS)

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Title: Clinical Coder - Acute care - Inpatient

Certification required: RHIA, RHIT, or CCS

Type: Direct-hire (Full-time)

*Overview*
We are seeking a detail-oriented Coding Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical coding and terminology, ensuring accurate billing and record-keeping within a medical office setting.

*Responsibilities*
Duties:

"Reviews clinical documentation and diagnostic results as appropriate to extract abstract data and apply appropriate ICD-9-CM/ICD10-CM/PCS and CPT 4 codes for reimbursement and external reporting, research, regulatory compliance, medical necessity, CCI, NCCI and any other regulatory edits. Code and abstract medical records of high complexity within the Primary Enterprise acute care facilities. Reviews medical records of high complexity to identify the appropriate principal diagnosis and procedure codes, all other appropriate secondary diagnoses and procedure codes. Assign and present on Admission, Hospital Acquired Condition and Core Measure Indicators for all diagnosis codes.
Facilitates appropriate MS-DRG for inpatient medical records and appropriate APC assignment for outpatient medical records using UHDDS and other facility guidelines.
Demonstrates the technical competence to use the facility encoder as it interfaces with the hospital mainframe and/or EMR in an on-site or remote setting.
Reviews charges and Evaluation and Management levels.
Demonstrates proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications and in using required computer systems with minimal assistance.
Abstracts coded data and other pertinent fields in the hospital electronic health record.
Ensures the accuracy of data input.
Meets established quality and productivity standards.
Facilitates peer review and training for all Acute Clinical Coders in the coding department. Provides support to management.
Stay abreast of coding principles and regulatory guidelines related to inpatient and/or outpatient coding."

*Skills*
- Proficiency in ICD-10, ICD-9, DRG coding systems
- Knowledge of medical collection processes
- Familiarity with medical records management
- Strong understanding of medical terminology
- Experience in medical coding and billing practices
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced medical office environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
* Work from home
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday



Application Question(s):
* Should be from one of this locations only : Florida Georgia Idaho Kansas Maine North Carolina South Carolina Vermont Virginia
* plus a passing score on the Coding test. Coding test will be administered by the hiring manager after successful completion of a first round interview.

Experience:
* acute care Inpatient coding: 5 years (Required)
* Clinical Coder: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:
* RHIA, RHIT, or CCS (Required)


Work Location: Remote

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