Coding Specialist III (Inpatient Experience Needed) - Remote - (TX, WI, FL , AR residents only)

Remote Jobs; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Coding Specialist in Dallas, Texas. This role requires a high school diploma, certification, and at least three years of experience in a trauma hospital. Responsibilities include coding and abstracting medical records. Strong collaboration and accuracy are essential. Knowledge of EHR software is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; approved coding program or Health Information Management graduate necessary.
• Minimum of three years coding experience in an acute care Level I trauma hospital.
• Certification through AHIMA as RHIT, RHIA, or CCS required.
• Advanced knowledge of ICD-9/ICD-10-CM/PCS coding principles.

Responsibilities

• Assign diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient encounters.
• Achieve and maintain accuracy on quality reviews while meeting productivity standards.
• Abstract statistical data from medical records according to guidelines.
• Coach and train other coders on coding standards.
• Collaborate with medical staff for accurate coding.

Skills

Accurate coding

Collaboration with medical staff

Leadership and organizational skills

Education

High school diploma and approved coding program

Tools

Epic EHR

3M 360 coding and abstracting software

Job description

Overview

Employer Industry: Healthcare Services

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient encounters ensuring accurate DRG assignment
• Achieve and maintain 95% accuracy on quality reviews while meeting productivity standards
• Abstract statistical data from medical records according to the employer's guidelines
• Coach and train other coders on coding and abstracting according to established conventions
• Collaborate with medical staff to clarify and complete records for accurate coding and billing

What is Required (Qualifications)

• High school diploma required; must have completed an approved coding program or be a graduate of a Health Information Management program
• Minimum of three (3) years of coding experience in an acute care Level I trauma hospital environment
• Certification through the American Health Information Management Association as RHIT, RHIA, or CCS
• Advanced knowledge of ICD-9/ICD-10-CM/PCS coding and reimbursement principles
• Must score a minimum of 85% on a pre-employment coding test unless exempt

What to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with physician office coding, charging, and billing
• Knowledge of Epic EHR and 3M 360 coding and abstracting software
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills

Details

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