Remote Inpatient Coder

Description

• Performs coding and abstracting on inpatients medical records by selecting and documenting ICD9-CM Diagnoses and procedure codes and CPT 4 codes
• Assigns correct DRG's with coding accuracy rate of 95% or greater
• Performs abstracting of coding and clinical data (I.e. discharge disposition, discharge date, patient type, etc..) with an accuracy rate of 95% or greater
• Refers queries to physicians and questions to supervisors as appropriate, complying with all internal audit requirements, (i.e. review charts for Complication/Cormorbidity compliance)

• Must have one of the following credentials: RHIT or RHIA or CCS through AHIMA OR CPC, CPC-H through AAPC
• Minimum of 1 year inpatient coding experience
• Requires a good understanding of ICD-9 coding (diagnosis and procedure) and inpatient guidelines
• Prefer hospital coding experience within a large teaching and/or Level I Trauma medical facility providing complex medical and surgical services

• Full-time permanent direct hire position
• Flexible hours
• Competitive pay
• Benefits, 401K, PTO, etc.