Medical Coding Specialist - Inpatient

AAPC; Edgewater (MD); Remote; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

iMedX is seeking a Behavioral Health Medical Coder to join our team remotely on a part-time basis. The role focuses on accurate inpatient psychiatric and PCS coding, with preference for experience using My Avatar (NetSmart) and familiarity with managed behavioral health payers.

The coder abstracts data from health records, determines principal/secondary diagnoses, and assigns ICD-10-CM and PCS codes in alignment with Official Coding Guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of coding experience with ICD-10-CM/PCS.
• Working knowledge of ICD coding systems, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
• Understanding of health records content and coding guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Abstracts relevant clinical information from health records.
• Identifies principal and secondary diagnoses and assigns ICD codes.
• Assigns ICD-10-PCS codes with correct sequencing and DRG logic.
• Ensures compliance with Coding Guidelines and iMedX standards.
• Maintains PHI confidentiality and participates in team education.

Skills

ICD-10-CM

ICD-10-PCS

Medical terminology

HIPAA compliance

My Avatar/NetSmart

Remote work self-management

Education

High school diploma

Formal coding program

CCS/RHIT/RHIA preferred

Tools

My Avatar

Job description

Behavioral Health Medical CoderiMedX, a Rapid Care Group company, has an opportunity for you to join a winning team! We have an immediate opening for a remote, part-time employee position. The Behavioral Health Medical Coder is responsible for accurate coding of inpatient psychiatric and PCS coding. Experience with My Avatar (NetSmart) and managed behavioral health payers is highly preferred.

Purpose

The Medical Coding Specialist abstracts clinical information from health records and assigns accurate and complete codes in accordance with Official Coding Guidelines and iMedX standards as appropriate.

Organizational Structure

The Medical Coding Specialist reports to the Coding Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Abstracts relevant clinical information from the health records.
• Identifies the principal and secondary diagnoses based on the Coding Guidelines.
• Assigns ICD codes to the principal and secondary diagnoses.
• Identifies procedures based on Coding Guidelines.
• Assigns ICD codes.
• Assign principal diagnoses for DRG reimbursement.
• Assigns correct principal and secondary ICD-10-PCS codes with attention to accurate sequencing.
• Complies with the Clinical Coding Initiative (CCI) edits when assigning codes.
• Meets or exceeds the iMedX coding quality standards.
• Understands and adheres to all requirements related to coding compliance.
• Performs coding in an efficient and productive manner utilizing good time management and professional work habits.
• Meets productivity standards for position.
• Refers coding questions to the Coding Manager in a timely manner for feedback and coding guideline development.
• Continually enhances coding skills.
• Participates in team meetings and educational conferences to ensure coding practice remains current.
• Maintains confidentiality and safeguards the privacy of protected health information (PHI).
• Promotes the Company's values.
• Performs other job-related duties as may be assigned or required.

Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Completion of a formal coding program.
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or other AHIMA or AAPC approved coding credential preferred.

Experience

Minimum of three years' coding work experience encompassing a working knowledge of the ICD coding systems; medical terminology; anatomy and physiology; and health record content. Exhibits a sense of urgency towards work, possesses intermediate level computer skills, attention to detail, excellent customer service and written and verbal communication skills.