Medical Coder

Jobrapido; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

W2 Regular Employment

Job summary

DaMar Staffing seeks an experienced Inpatient Medical Coder (CCS certified) for a remote, full-time role. The coder will handle IP and OP accounts, ensuring accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS coding and DRG assignments according to current guidelines.

Qualifications include at least 5 years IP PCS coding, CCS certification, and experience with Cerner, PowerChart, 3M, or EPIC. Start date is immediate; test will be administered as part of screening, with weekday, day-shift hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years IP PCS coding experience.
• CCS certification required.
• Experience coding inpatient and outpatient records.
• Familiarity with DRG assignment.

Responsibilities

• Examine complete medical records to determine principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures.
• Sequence diagnoses and procedures to maintain high accuracy.
• Aim for optimal DRG assignments with system assistance.
• Maintain productivity and quality at a steady level.
• Escalate when information is insufficient for accurate coding.
• Keep current with coding guidelines and share updates.
• Complete assignments as directed by management.
• Pursue continuing education.
• Collaborate as part of a team to meet client goals.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

IP PCS Coding

CCS Certification

Remote Work

Tools

Cerner

PowerChart

3M

EPIC

Job description

Inpatient Medical Coder (CCS certified)

Assignment Details:

• 100% REMOTE
• Position Type: W2 Regular Employment
• At least 5 years of IP PCS Coding experience, required
• At least 3 years OP, preferred
• CCS certificate is required.
• Schedule: Weekdays, full-time hours
• Shift: Regular day shift hours
• System Experience: Cerner | Power Chart | 3M | EPIC
• Start Date: Immediately
• To be considered, IP and/or OP assessment test will be required to complete and pass a coding assessment test.

Summary :

IP/OP Coding Specialist demonstrates proficiency in coding all types of inpatient and outpatient accounts. Utilizes International Classification of Disease (ICD-10-CM and PCS), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) including Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and other coding references to ensure accurate coding.

Responsibilities:

1. 1. Examines the complete medical record to accurately determine the principal & secondary diagnoses, procedures, and complications.
2. 2. Accurately sequences diagnoses & procedures, maintains 95% accuracy.
3. 3. Strives to obtain the optimal DRG assignments on each record coded with assistance of computer system.
4. 4. Demonstrates a consistent level of performance; strives to maintain a steady level of productivity and quality.
5. 5. Appropriately holds accounts when more information is required for accurate code/DRG assignment. Contact appropriate staff, leadership, or medical staff as needed.
6. 6. Regularly reviews coding literature, keeps current on new or revised coding guidelines, shares information with colleagues, determined by colleagues’ feedback and supervisor observation.
7. 7. Completes all assignments as directed by management in a conscientious and reliable manner.
8. 8. Expresses interest in and pursues continuing education.
9. 9. Works as a team member to meet department and client specific goals.
10. 10. Performs all related duties or special projects as assigned/required.

This description is not intended to contain an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities that the coder may be required to complete. There may be other duties as assigned.