Remote Inpatient Coder

I am currently assisting a major hospital network in hiring 15+ Remote Medical Coders. Equipment will not be provided and candidates must have their own device. These coders will be hired to assist the team in a high volume of inpatient and hospital cases. Positions are contract openings. Potential to convert to permanent employment is only available to select states.

Candidates CANNOT reside in the following states: CO, HI, MA, NY, OH, PA

States eligible for permanent hiring post contract: AK, CA, MT, NM, OR, TX, WA

All other states not listed above are eligible for contract openings

Pay range is determined by state as well as experience level.

Description

• Inpatient Medical coder will Review inpatient medical records and assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes.

• This process ensures accurate reimbursement from insurance companies and government healthcare programs.

• Applies ICD-10/CM/PCS and CPT-4 codes to medical records based on documentation provided by physicians.

• Adheres to strict federal coding rules in selecting codes that appropriately reflect the condition, which the patient had, and the care that was provided.

• Abstracts clinical and statistical information for outcome measure and monitoring.

• Serves as a lead role by assisting other areas in the hospital in the review, corrections, and rebills of coded accounts.

• Reviews and analyze inpatient medical records to ensure accurate coding.

• Assigns appropriate codes for diagnoses, procedures, and treatments.

• Collaborates with healthcare providers to clarify documentation when necessary.

• Maintains compliance with federal coding rules and guidelines.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in inpatient (Hospital) medical coding.

• Candidates with Ambulatory or outpatient experience is also a plus

• Proficiency in assigning ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for inpatient diagnoses and procedures.

• Familiarity with CPT codes.

• Strong understanding of medical terminology, disease processes, and pharmacology.

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification

• Excellent observational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.

Education Preferred

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Health, Nursing, Health Information Management, or a related field.

Certifications Preferred

Certifications: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).

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