Remote Inpatient Coder CCS – High-Accuracy Coding

Cognizant; Juneau (AK); A distancia; USD 63.000 - 71.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Descripción de la vacante

Cognizant is seeking an Inpatient Coder (CCS) to review medical documentation and assign ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS codes for Cognizant clients in a remote, work-from-home environment. The ideal candidate has 3+ years facility-based inpatient coding, Level 1 Trauma experience, and Epic proficiency.

You will query physicians, perform peer reviews, and support coding quality while maintaining high accuracy and productivity in a fast-paced remote setting.

Formación

• Three years of facility-based inpatient coding experience (ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, MS-DRG).
• Level 1 Trauma coding experience required.
• Epic experience required.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and payer regulations.
• Ability to interpret medical records, reports, and chart entries.
• Ability to apply judgment and make decisions.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member, and to stay organized across multiple projects.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and basic computer skills.

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

CCS credential

Inpatient coding

Trauma coding

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Judgment & decision making

Teamwork

Adaptability

MS Office

Medical record interpretation

Epic experience

Herramientas

Epic

Descripción del empleo

Cognizant is seeking an Inpatient Coder (CCS) to review medical documentation and assign ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS codes for Cognizant clients in a remote, work-from-home environment. The ideal candidate has 3+ years facility-based inpatient coding, Level 1 Trauma experience, and Epic proficiency.

You will query physicians, perform peer reviews, and support coding quality while maintaining high accuracy and productivity in a fast-paced remote setting.