HIM Coder Resident - 100% Remote

Northeast Georgia Health System; Winder (GA); Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated HIM Coder Resident for a fully remote position. This entry-level role offers comprehensive training in coding, where you will learn to abstract and assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes under supervision. Join a supportive team committed to improving community health, while you gain invaluable experience in the coding field. Ideal for new coders, this position emphasizes attention to detail and effective communication skills, ensuring your growth in a vital healthcare environment. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career in health information management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Zero to one year of ICD-10 and/or CPT-4 hospital coding experience required.
• Basic understanding of anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and pathophysiology.

Responsibilities

• Receive hands-on training and feedback on assigning codes to patient accounts.
• Assign and sequence diagnosis and procedure codes using appropriate classification systems.
• Verify charge entries are accurate based on the documentation provided.

Skills

ICD-10 Coding

CPT Coding

Medical Terminology

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Electronic Medical Records Systems

Job description

HIM Coder Resident - 100% Remote page is loaded

HIM Coder Resident - 100% Remote

Apply locations Remote time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R20404

Job Category:

Revenue Cycle

Work Shift/Schedule:

Varies

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

This is a Coding Resident position for new coders in which the employee, under general supervision, abstracts and assigns ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification) and PCS (Procedure Coding System) codes or CPT (Current Procedure Terminology) codes as appropriate to inpatient and/or outpatient accounts.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications:

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma

• Minimum Experience: Zero (0) to one (1) year of ICD-10 and/or CPT-4 hospital coding experience required or other healthcare experience in nursing, registered health information administrator or technician, etc.

• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Certified Coding Associate (CCA) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) or Certified Coding Specialists (CCS) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) .

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Preferred Experience:

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency of 85% or greater on coding audit reviews, must be maintained for two consecutive quarters for inpatient and/or outpatient coding of all service types. Failure to maintain could result in corrective action as outlined in the coding policy/standard of work.

• Basic understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and pathophysiology

• Ability to work independently as a remote employee while remaining actively engaged and supportive of the coding team as a whole

• Ability to use electronic medical records and encoder systems

• Accurate and precise attention to detail

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

• Basic knowledge of billing requirements and the ability to resolve edits at the time of coding

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• As an entry-level Coder Resident in training, receive hands-on training and feedback on assigning codes to patient accounts.

• Gain experience through training to become an independent medical coder. Training times may vary but are expected to last 3-6 months before being full independent.

• Reviews work queue assignments and prioritizes by date, charges and payors to meet revenue cycle goals.

• Assigns and sequences diagnosis and procedure codes using appropriate classification systems and official coding guidelines. Appends modifiers as necessary.

• Follows coding guidelines and billing requirements to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

• Verify charge entries are accurate based on the documentation provided.

• Reassign accounts with missing or incomplete documentation/charges to appropriate work queues.

• As a remote employee must be able to organize work to ensure goals are met. Identifies and escalates any obstacles to fulfilling job responsibilities.

• Resolve billing edits (LCD, NCD, MUE, etc.) at time of coding.

• Correctly abstracts discharge disposition, performing physician, and procedure dates.

• Attends and actively participates in huddles/meetings/committees as required and appropriate.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 20lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 20lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% of time

• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

About Us

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest – with a total of more than 850 beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties. Learn more at www.nghs.com .