Remote Inpatient Coder (CCS-Certified) - 98% Accuracy

Cognizant; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 63.000 - 71.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Zusammenfassung

Cognizant is seeking an Inpatient Coder (CCS Certified) to support one or more client sites in a remote, work-from-home role. Review medical documentation, assign ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS codes, and query physicians to clarify documentation while maintaining high accuracy.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of facility-based inpatient coding, Epic experience, and knowledge of federal/state regulations. Expect productivity goals and multi-system work in a fast-paced remote environment with a

Qualifikationen

• Active CCS, RHIT, RHIA, CPC, or CIC credential required.
• Three years of facility-based inpatient coding experience
• Level 1 Trauma coding experience
• Epic experience required
• Knowledge of federal, state, and payer regulations
• Ability to interpret medical records and make judgments
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Strong communication skills
• Flexibility to adapt to change
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Aufgaben

• Review documentation to code diagnoses (ICD-10-CM) and procedures (ICD-10-PCS).
• Communicate with physicians to obtain or clarify diagnoses and/or procedures via query process.
• Assign accurate codes using an electronic encoder per policy and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform peer reviews of Health Information Management coders.
• Complete reports as requested.
• Maintain a minimum accuracy rate of 98%.
• Meet inpatient productivity expectations: 16 encounters per day, 2 per hour, and 30 minutes to code each encounter.
• Work in multiple systems simultaneously.
• Coordinate with manager and team on time off and new procedures and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Query physicians

Attention to detail

Independent worker

MS Office

Tools

Epic

Jobbeschreibung

Cognizant is seeking an Inpatient Coder (CCS Certified) to support one or more client sites in a remote, work-from-home role. Review medical documentation, assign ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS codes, and query physicians to clarify documentation while maintaining high accuracy.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of facility-based inpatient coding, Epic experience, and knowledge of federal/state regulations. Expect productivity goals and multi-system work in a fast-paced remote environment with a