Coding Specialist - Inpatient Telecommute

Freddie Mac; Providence (RI); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare services offers a remote coding specialist position focused on inpatient coding to enhance clinical reporting and patient care. Candidates should hold an associate degree in health information technology, possess coding certifications, and have substantial inpatient coding experience. This role promises flexibility and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for career advancement

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• AHIMA CCS Certified Coding Specialist or AAPC CIC Certified Inpatient Coder.
• 3-5 years of inpatient coding experience in teaching or acute care hospitals.
• Strong understanding of medical coding guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Review inpatient medical records for coding per ICD-10-CM/PCS guidelines.
• Determine MS DRG/APR DRG assignments for accurate clinical reporting.
• Perform coding validation on codes generated by computer-assisted tools.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy

Physiology

Education

Associate degree

Health information technology

Job description

Employer Industry: Healthcare Services

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Work remotely and maintain a flexible schedule
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Chance to make a positive impact on clinical reporting and patient care
- Maintain health information confidentiality while adhering to established policies

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Review inpatient medical records to assign appropriate codes per ICD-10-CM/PCS Official Guidelines
- Determine MS DRG/APR DRG assignments for optimal classification and accurate clinical reporting
- Identify and recommend physician queries when documentation is incomplete or unclear
- Perform coding validation on codes generated by computer-assisted coding tools
- Maintain productivity, quality, and accuracy standards for coding tasks

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Associate degree required; health information technology preferred
- AHIMA CCS Certified Coding Specialist credential or AAPC CIC Certified Inpatient Coder credential
- Three to five years of inpatient coding experience in a teaching or acute care hospital
- Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
- Ability to navigate electronic medical records and prepare compliant physician queries

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience with rehabilitation coding processes
- Familiarity with coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements
- Excellent writing skills for preparing physician queries
- Ability to work independently while adhering to departmental policies

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