Inpatient Coding Specialist - 3M Encoder HDM Expert (CABG/Ortho)

RemoteFetch; United States; Remote; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

IKS Health is seeking a Coding Advocate to handle medical coding and data entry for Hospital (Acute) In-patient visits, coding CABG (cardio), Ortho, and Med cases. The role uses the 3M 360 Encoder HDM to streamline coding and billing processes.

This position requires 2 year degree or equivalent experience with AHIMA or AAPC certification, and experience coding complex cases. The role may involve working across sites to ensure accuracy and compliance with HIPAA and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Two year degree or equivalent experience is required.
• AHIMA or AAPC certification is required.
• Experience coding CABG, Ortho, and Med cases is required.
• Experience working with 3M 360 Encoder HDM is required.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient: Accurately assigns ICD-10-CM and PCS primary and secondary diagnoses and procedure codes based on the documentation in the record and in accordance with the site specific guidelines and policies.
• Ability to create compliant physician queries.
• Accurately review claims for medical necessity.
• Update problem lists consistent with client contract.
• Correctly assign present on admission indicators.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to our clients and teammates.
• Floats between multiple sites, and coding specialties with ease and flexibility.

Skills

CABG coding experience

Ortho coding experience

Medical coding

HIM/HC coding

Customer service

Education

Two year degree or equivalent

AHIMA certification

AAPC certification

RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CPC/COC credentials

Tools

3M 360 Encoder HDM

Job description

IKS Health is seeking a Coding Advocate to handle medical coding and data entry for Hospital (Acute) In-patient visits, coding CABG (cardio), Ortho, and Med cases. The role uses the 3M 360 Encoder HDM to streamline coding and billing processes.

This position requires 2 year degree or equivalent experience with AHIMA or AAPC certification, and experience coding complex cases. The role may involve working across sites to ensure accuracy and compliance with HIPAA and regulatory standards.