Remote Clinical Documentation Specialist & Medical Coder

DaMar Staffing; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DaMar Staffing seeks a Clinical Documentation Specialist to review clinical records, extract data, and apply ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 codes for reimbursement and reporting. The role involves coding high-complexity records for acute care facilities and ensuring accurate data in the EHR.

The specialist will support MS-DRG and APC determinations, stay current with coding guidelines, and mentor junior coders while meeting fast-paced deadlines, whether on-site or remote as required.

Qualifications

• Experience coding in ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4.
• Proficient with hospital encoder interfaces and EMR systems.
• Ability to meet daily/weekly deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Reviews clinical documentation and diagnostic results to extract data and apply ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 codes for reimbursement and reporting.
• Code and abstract medical records of high complexity for acute care facilities.
• Determine principal/secondary diagnoses and procedures and support MS-DRG assignment and APC when applicable.
• Abstracts coded data in the EHR ensuring data accuracy and meeting quality/productivity standards.
• Provide peer training and support to Acute Clinical Coders and assist management as needed.

Skills

ICD-10-CM Coding

ICD-9-CM Coding

CPT-4 Coding

HIM/Medical Records

Education

CPC certification

Tools

EMR systems

Facility encoder

Job description

DaMar Staffing seeks a Clinical Documentation Specialist to review clinical records, extract data, and apply ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 codes for reimbursement and reporting. The role involves coding high-complexity records for acute care facilities and ensuring accurate data in the EHR.

The specialist will support MS-DRG and APC determinations, stay current with coding guidelines, and mentor junior coders while meeting fast-paced deadlines, whether on-site or remote as required.