Remote Behavioral Health Medical Coder ICD Expert Part-Time

iMedX, a Rapid Care Group company; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

iMedX, a Rapid Care Group company, is hiring a Behavioral Health Medical Coder for a remote, part-time role. The coder will accurately abstract clinical data and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes per Official Guidelines and iMedX standards.

Experience with NetSmart My Avatar and behavioral health payers is highly preferred. The role reports to the Coding Manager and emphasizes efficient coding, adherence to compliance, confidentiality of PHI, and ongoing skills development through team meetings and

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ coding work experience with ICD coding systems.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology and health record content.
• Experience with behavioral health payer requirements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Abstracts relevant clinical information from health records.
• Assigns ICD codes to principal and secondary diagnoses.
• Assigns ICD-10-PCS codes and sequencing for DRG reimbursement.
• Identifies and codes procedures per Coding Guidelines.
• Ensures compliance with Clinical Coding Initiative (CCI) edits.
• Maintains PHI confidentiality and adheres to privacy requirements.

Skills

ICD coding

Inpatient coding

Behavioral health

PHI confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

CCS / RHIT / RHIA preferred

Tools

My Avatar (NetSmart)

Job description

iMedX, a Rapid Care Group company, is hiring a Behavioral Health Medical Coder for a remote, part-time role. The coder will accurately abstract clinical data and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes per Official Guidelines and iMedX standards.

Experience with NetSmart My Avatar and behavioral health payers is highly preferred. The role reports to the Coding Manager and emphasizes efficient coding, adherence to compliance, confidentiality of PHI, and ongoing skills development through team meetings and