Certified Medical Coder

Neuromedical Center Rehabilitation Hospital; Baton Rouge (LA); Remote; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The NeuroMedial Center Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Part Time Certified Medical Coder with remote options available. The position focuses on inpatient diagnosis coding and requires compliance with coding standards and confidentiality.

The successful candidate will perform audits, assign and sequence codes, and liaise with physicians to resolve coding questions, while ensuring data security and privacy.

Qualifications

• Inpatient diagnosis coding required.
• Audits and coding reviews to ensure documentation accuracy.
• Contact physicians with questions on treatments or diagnoses as needed.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and information security.

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient diagnoses and procedures for services rendered.
• Conduct audits and coding reviews to ensure accuracy.
• Assign and sequence all codes for services rendered.
• Communicate with physicians about treatments or tests related to coding.

Skills

ICD-10 knowledge

Medicare compliance

Medical terminology

Education

CPC or CCS certification (preferred)

RHIT or RHIA certification (preferred)

Vocational degree

Job description

The NeuroMedial Center Rehabilitation Hospital is in need of a Part Time Certified Medical Coder (remote options available)

Responsibilities

Responsible for inpatient diagnosis coding. Comply with all legal requirements regarding coding procedures and practices.

Conduct audits and coding reviews to ensure all documentation is accurate and precise.

Assign and sequence all codes for services rendered.

Contact physicians and other health care professionals with questions about treatments or diagnosis tests given to patients with regard to coding procedures.

Maintain patient confidentiality and information security.

Qualifications

• Vocational Degree
• CPC or CCS Preferred
• Preferred RHITor RHIA Certification
• Knowledge of ICD-10 Codes and Procedures
• Medicare ComplianceExperience
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology