Remote Full Time Facility Inpatient Acute Care Medical Coder

AQuity Solutions; Doylestown (Bucks County); Remote; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

IKS Health is seeking an experienced Facility Inpatient Acute Care Medical Coder to join our remote team. The role involves reviewing hospital records, assigning diagnoses and procedures per UHDDS, and ensuring proper DRG classification.

You will enter coded data in Aquity systems in real time during your shift and collaborate with physicians to resolve documentation ambiguities. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of inpatient IP coding experience, CCS credential, and strong communication

Qualifications

• Requires CCS credential (Certified Coding Specialist).
• Minimum 3 years of current IP coding experience.
• Experience coding IP facility charts for large acute care settings (Level 1 trauma centers).

Responsibilities

• Review medical records to identify diagnoses and procedures for inpatient encounters.
• Assign principal diagnosis and principal procedure per UHDDS definitions and ensure accurate DRG assignment.
• Enter coded information in Aquity applications in real time during assigned shifts.
• Seek clarification from physicians on ambiguous documentation per client guidelines.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and coding roundtables; stay current with coding standards.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Facility Inpatient Acute Care Medical Coder

Facility Inpatient Acute Care Medical CoderIKS Health is seeking to hire an experienced Facility Inpatient Acute Care Medical Coder. IKS Health takes on the chores of healthcare, reducing administrative, clinical, and operational burdens so that staff can focus on their core purpose: delivering exceptional care. Combining pragmatic technology and dedicated experts, IKS enables stronger, financially sustainable enterprises.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical records to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures relative to the patient's health care encounter.
• Selects the principal diagnosis and principal procedure, along with other diagnoses and procedures using UHDDS definition.
• Ensures appropriate DRG assignment.
• Abstracts appropriate information from the medical record based on the guidelines provided by the client and after a thorough review of the medical record.
• Consistently meet productivity and quality performance requirements.
• Responsible for utilizing Aquity applications to enter charts coded in real-time throughout the scheduled shift.
• Solicits clarification from the physician regarding ambiguous or conflicting documentation in the medical record using guidelines provided by the client.
• Participate in team meetings and all training required by Aquity staff or client.
• May be asked to participate in training or shadowing of other coders.
• Flexibility in assignment over multiple clients to ensure meeting required classification hours.
• Participate in Coding Roundtables through presentation of materials, articles and current issues related to coding and Health Information Management.
• Maintains current knowledge of the information contained in the Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, and the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
• Participates in education modules as assigned.
• Responsible for keeping coding credentials up to date and active.
• Maintains effective and professional communication skills.
• Contributes to a positive company image by exhibiting professionalism, adaptability and mutual respect.

Coding credentials required

• CCSExperience:Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Inpatient Medical and Surgical admissions Must have a minimum of 3 years of current/recent related IP coding experience.
• At least three years' experience coding IP facility charts for large acute care, Level 1 trauma centers.

Knowledge/Skills

Requires strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written Requires a high level of coding accuracy and attention to detail Excellent oral and written communication skills – must be detailed and articulate Strong knowledge of Google Suite Working environment Remote working environment; Extended periods of computer-based work. Physical Demands Prolonged computer screen usage, keyboarding. Long periods of sitting commensurate with computer-based work and work-related phone calls.

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36hr-$43hr. Pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to current market conditions, location, education, work experience, certifications, etc.

IKs Health offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, 401k, and paid time off (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements for full-time employees).

Equal Opportunity Statement

IKS Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.