Medical Coder

Integrated Management Strategies, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Sick Time

11 Company Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Personal Development & Certifications

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Community Outreach

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Job summary

Integrated Management Strategies (IMS) LLC is hiring a Medical Coder to support its healthcare consulting practice. This fully remote role within the United States requires DoD security clearance eligibility and AHIMA/AAPC certification.

You will code across multiple specialties, maintain strict PHI/PII protections, and collaborate with project teams to meet SLA and quality targets. Travel is limited to onboarding and training as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher required.
• Active AHIMA or AAPC certification such as CCS, CCS-P, CPC, RHIA, or RHIT; ICD-10 certification required.
• 3+ years of medical coding, re-coding, abstraction, analysis, and medical record data assembly.
• Minimum 97% accuracy in coding.
• Ability to secure DoD security clearance; no unfavourable removals from government positions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office 365.
• Experience across multiple specialties in medical coding and HIPAA-compliant handling of PHI/PII.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assign ICD-10 CM, E/M, ICD-10 PCS, CPT, HCPCS, modifiers and units based on documentation.
• Adhere to multi-specialty coding standards for various settings (Outpatient, ER, Inpatient, etc.).
• Process encounters within SLA; identify and escalate deficiencies.
• Review audits within set time windows and implement corrections after adjudication.
• Complete required training on government systems.
• Meet or exceed weekly productivity and quality targets.
• Collaborate with team members and Site/Project Manager directions.

Skills

ICD-10 coding

Healthcare auditing

Microsoft Office 365

Security clearance eligibility

Education

High School Diploma or higher

Tools

DoD Systems (MHS Genesis, EM360, JLV)

Windows/Office 365

Job description

About Integrated Management Strategies (IMS) LLC

We are a women-owned small business and management consulting firm that provides an array of business and technical services. IMS is headquartered in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, with employees across 24 US states.

What We Do

We support the mission critical needs of federal agencies and commercial businesses by leveraging our experience, talent and can-do attitude, and solve their strategic and operational challenges.

How We Do It

We earn our clients’ trust through our personalized approach and attention to detail, allowing us to collaborate and solve even the most complex problems.

About the role

Are you ready for your next career adventure?! Integrated Management Strategies (IMS) is an award-winning, fast-growing woman-owned small business in the Washington DC area, specializing in healthcare, technology, and management consulting. We are seeking an experienced Medical Coder to join our healthcare consulting practice. The role is fully remote within the US, with infrequent travel to client locations for onboarding and training. We are proud of our national presence, and excited to offer great career opportunities within the organization.

What you'll do

• Accurately assign ICD-10 CM, E/M, ICD-10 PCS, CPT, HCPCS, modifiers and units based on documentation.
• Adhere to systems and standards required in multi-specialty medical coding encounters, including Outpatient, Emergency Room, Surgery, Inpatient facilities, Inpatient Professional Rounds, and others.
• Process encounters within required SLA on contract with deficiencies identified escalated as necessary.
• Review and respond to each audit within set time window, with corrections made immediately after final adjudication.
• Complete training on all government systems, including all annual and short notice training.
• Meet or surpass weekly Productivity and Quality targets.
• Coordinate and collaborate with team members and follow directions provided by the Site Manager/Project Manager.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher degree.
• Active coding certification credentials from AHIMA or AAPC such as CCS, CCS-P, CPC, RHIA, or RHIT. Initial and annual proof of active certification is required. Must be ICD-10 certified.
• 3+ years of experience with medical coding, re-coding, abstraction, analysis, and assembly of medical record data.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain minimum accuracy rating of 97%
• Ability to secure a DOD security clearance, must not have been unfavorably removed from a government position.
• Current on required training and certification requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows and Office 365 applications including Word, Excel, Teams and others.
• Ability to work in a private and secure area while protecting PHI/PII and meeting HIPAA requirements.
• Experience with DoD Systems. MHS Genesis, EM360, or JLV (preferred).
• Experience in multiple specialties including Behavioral Health, Cardiology, ER, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious disease, Internal medicine, Nephrology, Neurology, OB/Gyn surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, Orthopedic surgery, Outpatient, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Sleep medicine, Transplant surgery, or Vascular surgery (preferred).

What we offer:

In addition to a rewarding career, IMS offers a wide range of benefits to its employees, including:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Personal and Family Sick Time
• 11 Company Paid Holidays
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Integrated Management Strategies is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for the employment process, please email your request to [e-mail]

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The salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary rate for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including, scope, complexity, and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate, and other conditions of employment.