Remote Inpatient/OP Medical Coder — CCS Certified

Pena4 Inc; Knoxville (TN); Remote; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Pena4 Inc is seeking an Inpatient Medical Coder (CCS certified) for a 100% remote role. The candidate must have at least 5 years of IP PCS coding experience, 3 years OP preferred, and a CCS certificate.

Start date is immediate, with a required coding assessment. Responsibilities include accurate coding of inpatient and outpatient accounts using ICD-10-CM/PCS, HCPCS, CPT, and relevant guidelines, while maintaining high DRG accuracy and productivity.

Qualifikationen

• At least 5 years of inpatient PCS coding experience is required.
• CCS certificate is required for eligibility.
• Remote facility coding role with standard daytime hours.
• Immediate start date and ability to pass coding assessment.

Aufgaben

• Examine the full medical record to determine principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures.
• Accurately sequence diagnoses and procedures with high accuracy (target ~95%).
• Strive for optimal DRG assignments with computer-assisted support.
• Maintain performance and quality with steady productivity.
• Escalate when additional information is needed for coding/DRG accuracy.
• Stay current with coding guidelines and share knowledge with the team.
• Complete assignments as directed by management and meet deadlines.
• Pursue continuing education opportunities to maintain CCS status.
• Collaborate with staff to meet client goals and coding standards.
• Perform related duties or special projects as assigned.

Kenntnisse

IP PCS Coding

ICD-10-CM/PCS

DRG optimization

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

CCS certification

Tools

Cerner

PowerChart

3M

EPIC

Jobbeschreibung

Pena4 Inc is seeking an Inpatient Medical Coder (CCS certified) for a 100% remote role. The candidate must have at least 5 years of IP PCS coding experience, 3 years OP preferred, and a CCS certificate.

Start date is immediate, with a required coding assessment. Responsibilities include accurate coding of inpatient and outpatient accounts using ICD-10-CM/PCS, HCPCS, CPT, and relevant guidelines, while maintaining high DRG accuracy and productivity.