Regional Inpatient Coder

Acadiana Management Group; Lafayette (LA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare management firm is seeking a dedicated Regional Inpatient Coder to join their remote team. This role requires expertise in coding for inpatient and LTACH settings, with a strong emphasis on ICD-10-CM coding. The ideal candidate will possess relevant certifications and have a proven track record in acute care coding. Join a company that values its employees as assets and offers unique career opportunities through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. This position not only allows you to contribute to patient care but also offers a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Opportunities

Professional Development

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years coding experience in LTAC or Acute Care required.
• Certified as RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CPC is mandatory.
• Experience with ICD-10-CM coding is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT coding for multiple LTACHs.
• Review medical records and code clinical data according to guidelines.
• Maintain daily communication and productivity log.

Skills

ICD-10-CM Coding

Acute Care Coding

LTACH Coding

Self-Motivated

Detail Oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

RHIT Certification

RHIA Certification

CCS Certification

CPC Certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Category: Health Information Management

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Location: LA-Lafayette

Facility Type: Corporate

Shift Type (Clinical Positions): Day Shift

Summary

Acadiana Management Group, LLC dba AMG- Integrated Healthcare Management (AMG),an employee-owned company, is hiring a full-time home-based Regional Inpatient Coder.Inpatient and/or LTACH/Inpatient Rehab coding experience is preferred. At a minimum, acute care coding experience would be required if there is no LTACH/Inpatient Rehab experience. Must be certified as an RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CPC. Secure work area and internet access are required.This is a remote position.

At AMG we offer our employees much more than just a job in the healthcare industry. We offer unique career opportunities for people who have a desire to be part of a team that contributes to making a difference each day for our patients. We invite you to join our team and share your gifts and talents. You will have the opportunity to work for an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), as AMG is an employee-owned company!

AMG Integrated Healthcare Management Hospital System is a Top-5 Post-Acute Care Hospital System located in Lafayette and covering six states across the nation. Our mission is an unyielding commitment to Patients, People, and the Pursuit of Healing. We believe our employees are the asset and heart of our organization. We are located in the heart of South Lafayette off of Pinhook Road, on the Vermilion River.

AMG was founded in 1999 and is a privately-owned provider of post-acute health care services, with 13 post-acute care hospitals (LTAC and IRF) and over 1,200 employees. Accounting, billing, coding, credentialing, payroll and human resources, and IT services are provided to our hospital facilities by AMG. Learn more about the quality care we provide by visiting our website at: amgihm.com .

• RHIT/RHIA or Certified Coder (CCS, CPC) required
• Minimum of 2 years coding experience in LTAC or Acute Care, required.
• Self-motivated.
• ICD-10-CM coding.
• Microsoft Excel & Microsoft outlook.
• Well organized
• Ability to work with limited direction and distraction
• Ability to Multi-task & Detail oriented.
• Perform ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT coding for multiple LTACHs.
• Review medical records and code clinical data such as diseases, operations, procedures, and therapies according to coding guidelines and facility-specific policies for multiple facilities
• Perform preliminary coding for potential admissions to the hospital based on the pre-admission evaluation.
• Perform initial and concurrent coding of all in-house patients and update diagnosis in information system as necessary according to facility policies.
• Perform discharge coding and complete abstract on all discharges according to billing policies.
• Initiate timely queries per coding ethics guidelines for any documentation clarification that is needed in the medical record.
• Work with case management on receiving procedures and procedure log timely.
• Update case management with all changes in DRG.
• Maintain daily communication and productivity log.
• Maintain open communication with the facility admission team.

About Us

AMG is a hospital system committed to our patients, our people, and to the pursuit of healing. As a Top-5 Post-Acute hospital system, we’re known for excellence, integrity, community, and compassion.

Our mission is to return patients to their optimal level of well-being in the least restrictive medical environment. We accomplish this through a multi-disciplined approach that includes aggressive clinical and therapeutic interventions, as well as family involvement. Our high staff to patient ratio ensures individualized attention. Our nurses, therapists, and physicians work with each patient to obtain the best possible outcomes.

Acadiana Management Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.