Inpatient Coder (REMOTE)

FMOLHS; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FMOLHS in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Medical Coder 3 to abstract inpatient and ambulatory surgery records, assign ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes to patient records per established guidelines. This role supports DRG determinations and relies on standard practices within HIM.

The position emphasizes accuracy, collaboration with the HIM team, and ongoing coding education to maintain quality and compliance in patient records.

Qualifications

• RHIT or RHIA with 5 years of acute care coding experience; CCS substitutes for 1 year of acute care coding experience.
• RHIT or RHIA with ICD-10 curriculum plus 3 years of acute care coding experience.
• CCS may substitute for 1 year of acute care coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Code/Abstract patient records using ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 guidelines.
• Assist Business Office and external agencies in clarification of coding for reimbursement issues.
• Maintain an accuracy rate of at least 93% based on reviews and meet productivity standards.
• Ensure appropriate DRG and APC sequencing and assignments.
• Collaborate with HIM department to ensure complete and accurate medical records.

Skills

RHIT/RHIA credentials

Acute care coding

ICD-10-CM/PCS knowledge

CPT-4 knowledge

Education

RHIT or RHIA certification

CCS certification (optional)

ICD-10 curriculum

Job description

DescriptionThe Medical Coder 3 (inpatient and ambulatory surgery) abstracts clinical information from a variety of medical records charts and documents and assigns appropriate ICD-10 - CM/PCS and CPT codes to patient records according to established procedures.Works with coding databases and confirms DRG assignments.Familiar with standard concepts practices and procedures within a particular field.Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.This position relies on guidelines and some experience and judgment to complete job and works under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• ResponsibilitiesCoding/Abstracting Assists the Business Office and external agencies in clarification of coding regarding reimbursement issues.
• Handles all requests in a timely fashion.
• Quality/Performance Corresponds with other areas of the HIM department to ensure the necessary components are available for accurate coding and the highest quality of the patients medical record.
• Maintains an accuracy rate of not less than 93% based on internal and/or external review and a productivity standard per 8 hour day engages in problem identification and solving and assists in data gathering and chart auditing as necessary.
• Demonstrates competencies in the service to our patients/customers of all ages by obtaining information in terms of customer needs.
• Speaks in a positive professional manner about co-workers physicians and the facility.
• Attends meetings as required and strives to improve the quality of meetings by taking an active role in meeting topics.
• Participates in educational programs in-services and training sessions in an effort to share his/her own expertise with others and further the quality of education and personal growth provided to new personnel volunteers and interning students.
• DRG Coding Confirm APC Assignment Determines the appropriate sequencing of diseases diagnoses and surgeries.
• The Coder accurately assigns appropriate codes to patient records using ICD-9-CM system and CPT-4 guidelines.
• Other Duties as Assigned Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• QualificationsExperience - RHIT/RHIA plus 5 years of acute care coding experience or RHIT/RHIA with ICD-10 curriculum plus 3 years of acute care coding experience or 7 years acute care coding experience; CCS substitutes for 1 year of acute care coding experience
• Education - High School or equivalentRequired Experience:IC Key Skills Collection And Recovery,Banking,ABAP,Insulation,Investment Management,Client Services Employment Type :Full Time Experience:years Vacancy:1.