REMOTE Acute Care Inpatient Coder - MUST HAVE EXPEREINCE

TEKsystems; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled inpatient coder to join their team. In this remote role, you will apply your extensive knowledge of ICD-10 coding to ensure regulatory compliance and appropriate reimbursement for inpatient services. Your responsibilities will include reviewing medical records, coding complex cases, and adhering to ethical coding standards. This position offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to work within a dynamic healthcare environment, making a significant impact on patient care and revenue cycles. If you're passionate about coding and eager to contribute to a vital sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of Level 1 acute care inpatient coding experience.
• CCS certification required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Assign diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient accounts.
• Analyze medical records and assign ICD-10 codes using designated software.

Skills

ICD-10-CM

ICD-10-PCS

Medical Terminology

Anatomy

Physiology

CPT Knowledge

HCPCS Knowledge

Education

CCS Certification

Tools

CAC Software

Encoder Tools

Job description

Job Summary

Under moderate supervision, primarily responsible for reviewing and analyzing inpatient medical records. Applying ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes based on official guidelines to ensure appropriate reimbursement and regulatory compliance for inpatient services in an acute care hospital. Focus on Medical and Surgical encounters, supporting coding for Diagnostic Radiology, Orthopedic, Spine & Vascular encounters, and working with Inpatient Billing and CHIME Edits.

Responsibilities include:

1. Applying extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, and diagnostic and procedural terminology to assign diagnosis and procedure codes for all inpatient accounts.
2. Analyzing medical records using UHDDS, interpreting documentation, and assigning ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes with designated software, including CAC and encoder tools, manuals, and references.
3. Reviewing DRG assignments, entering coded data into software, analyzing DRG groupings, and ensuring correct DRG assignment.
4. Coding all case types, including complex cases.
5. Adhering to departmental coding procedures, policies, guidelines, and quality standards.
6. Following the Standards of Ethical Coding as set by AHIMA/AAPC and official coding guidelines.
7. Meeting revenue cycle KPIs.
8. Managing coding and edit work queues.
9. Reviewing denials and associated accounts.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2-5 years of Level 1 acute care inpatient coding experience.
• Licensure: CCS certification required.
• Skills: Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS conventions, medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and federal regulations related to documentation and billing. CPT and HCPCS knowledge is a plus.

Additional Details

• Remote position; must work EST hours.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, with flexible start times between 7:00 am - 8:30 am EST. 8-hour shifts, 40 hours/week.