Remote Health Information Coder & Data Quality Specialist

LMH; Lawrence (KS); Teletrabalho; USD 52 000 - 66 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Excellent benefits

Flexible work-life harmony

Resumo da oferta

LMH Health is seeking a Coder I to perform accurate coding, data abstraction, claims filing, and audit-proof documentation review from medical records. The role emphasizes staying current with ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT/HCPCS, and UHDDS guidelines in a hospital setting while ensuring high data quality and compliance.

Remote work is available after onboarding, with on-site meetings as needed and you must reside in Kansas or Missouri.

Qualificações

• Reviews inpatient and outpatient records to identify principal/secondary diagnoses and procedures
• Uses encoding systems to code according to ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS guidelines
• Ensures data quality and accurate input for hospital billing and reporting
• Cross-trained to assist backlog in focus coding groups as needed
• Maintains regulatory compliance through chart audits and documentation review

Responsabilidades

• Abstract discharge data and complete data submission for each patient
• Prepare workload reports and participate in quality improvement studies
• Collaborate with medical staff to obtain documentation for accurate coding
• Meet established quality and productivity standards and follow departmental policies

Conhecimentos

Medical coding

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Formação académica

AHIMA certificate/degree

AAPC credential or in progress

Ferramentas

ICD-10-CM

ICD-10-PCS

CPT/HCPCS

UHDDS

Descrição da oferta de emprego

LMH Health is seeking a Coder I to perform accurate coding, data abstraction, claims filing, and audit-proof documentation review from medical records. The role emphasizes staying current with ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT/HCPCS, and UHDDS guidelines in a hospital setting while ensuring high data quality and compliance.

Remote work is available after onboarding, with on-site meetings as needed and you must reside in Kansas or Missouri.