Facility Inpatient Coder

DaMar Staffing; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KODE, a health-tech company created by medical coders, is seeking an Facility Inpatient Coder. You will review medical records to assign ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes and collaborate with the coding team to drive accurate outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate degree in Health Information Management, 3+ years of professional coding experience, and AHIMA or AAPC credentials (RHIA, RHIT, CCS). You will audit physician documentation, ensure productivity and quality standards, and perform

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Health Information Management or equivalent.
• 3+ years of professional specialty coding experience.
• RHIA, RHIT, CCS by AHIMA or AAPC coding credentials.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records to assign ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS codes accurately.
• Review physician documentation and perform audits to determine accuracy as needed.
• Meet and exceed acceptable productivity & quality standards.
• Review tasks and correct codes as needed.
• Work collaboratively with coding team to improve coding outcomes.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Medical coding

Auditing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

RHIA

RHIT

CCS

Associate degree in Health Information Management or equivalent

Job description

Facility Inpatient Coder

We're coding rebels with a cause. KODE is a health-tech company developed by medical coders for medical coders looking to change the way things are done in the industry. Our company may be young but we're growing rapidly. That also means we're not buried in outdated policies and bureaucracies. Coders play a critical role in healthcare, but have you ever felt like you're just a cog in the machine? At KODE there are no cogs, there are people. We aren't looking for a coder to fill an open position simply. We're looking for a new teammate passionate about professional coding who wants to join our collective mission to be awesome. We're serious about two things: coding and treating you like the professional you are. If this intrigues you, please keep reading.

Responsibilities:

• Review medical records to assign appropriate ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS codes accurately
• Review physician documentation and perform audits to determine accuracy as needed
• Meet and exceed acceptable productivity & quality standards
• Review tasks and correct codes as needed
• Work collaboratively with coding team to improve coding outcomes
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Health Information Management or equivalent
• 3+ years of professional specialty coding experience required
• RHIA, RHIT, CCS by AHIMA or AAPC coding credentials

Additional Skills & Abilities:

• Has working knowledge of coding guidelines
• Ability to use independent judgment to manage and impart confidential information
• Advanced knowledge of medical coding, electronic medical record systems, and coding systems
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of legal, regulatory, and policy compliance issues related to medical coding and documentation
• Knowledge of current and developing issues and trends in medical coding diagnosis and procedure code assignment