Part Time - Inpatient Coder - Remote

e4health; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Part Time Inpatient Coder to accurately abstract data into electronic medical record systems. The role demands proficiency in ICD-10 coding and maintaining high productivity and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have significant coding experience and relevant credentials. This remote position offers a competitive salary and full benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Full Benefits Package

401(k) Match

PTO

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of inpatient coding in an acute care setting required.
• Proficiency in ICD-10-PCS coding.

Responsibilities

• Assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS codes to inpatient accounts.
• Maintains a coding accuracy rate of 95% or better.

Skills

Collaboration Skills

Analytical Abilities

Strong Communication

Self-Motivation

Organizational Skills

Education

AHIMA or AAPC Coding Credential

Tools

ICD-10-PCS Coding

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Job Description

At e4health, we Empower Better Health. The e4health Team is on a relentless mission to care for those teams who care for others. We bring our passion, ingenuity, and expertise to every engagement. In joining our Team, we want your help to provide our customers with powerful solutions in the pursuit of quality, integrity, clinical and financial value across healthcare.

Our People make the difference. Serving more than 400 hospitals and health systems nationwide for nearly two decades, e4health provides solutions to tackle the toughest problems in healthcare with unmatched technology, mid-revenue cycle, and operational expertise. e4health solutions streamline clinical, financial, and health information data and workflows, optimize coding, quality, and clinical documentation integrity processes, and address health IT operational challenges to deliver material results for healthcare organizations across the country. Learn more about us at www.e4.health.

Medical Coding Specialist, Inpatient - Remote

Job Summary

The Medical Coding Specialist, Inpatient is responsible for accurately abstracting data into appropriate client electronic medical record systems, following the Official ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Guidelines for Coding, UHDDS guidelines, and CMS directives. Performs data entry of required abstracted patient information into the client’s information system. Assigns Present on Admission (POA) indicators according to AHA POA guidelines. Queries physicians when appropriate and interacts with Clinical Documentation staff as per account requirements. Maintains a coding accuracy rate of 95% or better while meeting productivity standards.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS codes to inpatient accounts as per designated workflow
• Abstracts and enters coded data for hospital statistical and reporting requirements
• Assigns present on admission indicators and discharge dispositions
• Queries physicians to clarify conflicting, imprecise, incomplete, ambiguous, and/or inconsistent clinical information when appropriate
• Communicates documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues to appropriate personnel for follow-up and resolution
• Communicates with Clinical Documentation Improvement and Revenue Cycle teams for follow-up and reconciliation of accounts
• Maintains required productivity and quality standards
• Maintains coding credential requirements

Required Qualifications

• Possess an approved AHIMA or AAPC coding credential
• Minimum 3 years of inpatient coding in an acute care setting required; 5 years recommended
• Experience with Trauma Level 1 and Academic Teaching facilities preferred
• Minimum 2 years of auditing experience preferred
• Proficiency in ICD-10-PCS coding

Additional Information

Key success attributes include collaboration skills, analytical abilities, initiative, teamwork, strong communication, self-motivation, organizational skills, and adherence to core values. Benefits include a competitive salary, full benefits package, 401(k) match, and PTO. Physical demands include sitting, talking, hearing, and vision-related tasks, with some travel possibly required up to 15%.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care