Remote Full Time Facility Inpatient Acute Care Medical Coder

IKS Health Limited.; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

IKS Health is seeking an experienced Facility Inpatient Acute Care Medical Coder to join our remote-friendly team in the United States. You will review medical records, assign principal diagnoses and procedures, and ensure accurate DRG reporting according to client guidelines.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of IP coding for large acute care facilities, strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT rules, and the ability to work with Aquity applications and Google Suite.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Inpatient Medical and Surgical admissions.
• Minimum 3 years of current/recent IP coding experience.
• At least three years' experience coding IP facility charts for large acute care, Level 1 trauma centers.
• Understands medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology and disease processes.
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding principles and guidelines, reimbursement systems, and payor-specific policies.
• Must pass inpatient coding proficiency test.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical records to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures.
• Selects principal diagnosis and principal procedure with other diagnoses using UHDDS.
• Ensures appropriate DRG assignment.
• Abstracts information from records per client guidelines; meet productivity and quality targets.
• Enter charts coded in real-time using Aquity applications during shifts.
• Solicit physician clarification on ambiguous documentation per client guidelines.
• Participate in team meetings and training; may shadow other coders; flex across clients to meet hours.
• Participate in Coding Roundtables and stay updated with Coding Clinic guidelines.
• Maintain current knowledge of Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, and Official Guidelines.
• Keep coding credentials up to date and active.
• Maintain professional communication and contribute to a positive image.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

IKS Health is seeking to hire an experienced Facility Inpatient Acute Care Medical Coder

About IKS Health

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. Our Care Enablement Platform delivers data-driven value and expertise across the care journey, and IKS is a partner for clinician enterprises looking to effectively scale, improve quality, and achieve cost savings through forward-thinking solutions. Founded in 2006, IKS Health’s global workforce supports large health systems across the United States.

For more information, visit: www.ikshealth.com

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

CCS

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.
• Understands medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology and disease processes.
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding principles and guidelines, reimbursement systems, federal, state and payor-specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding and billing.
• Must pass inpatient coding proficiency test.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

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). 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.

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