Remote Medical Coder – ICD/CPT Specialist

Sarah Bush Lincoln; Illinois; Remote; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln is seeking a Hospital Coder to join the Medical Record Management team. You will assign ICD-CM/PCS, CPT and HCPCS codes, determine MS-DRG, APC classifications, and ensure accurate documentation for reimbursements.

You will interact with physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff, review encounters for completeness, and support training of new coding staff. Prior HIM coding credentials are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• HS diploma required.
• Certifications: CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT, RHIA as listed in requirements.
• Experience in hospital coding and accurate documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-CM/PCS, CPT and HCPCS codes for inpatient and outpatient encounters.
• Determine MS-DRG and APC classifications for appropriate reimbursement.
• Ensure 95% accuracy in diagnoses and procedures coding.
• Interact with physicians, nursing and ancillary staff for documentation needs.
• Assist training of new coding staff as requested.
• Review encounters to code and finalize according to guidelines.

Skills

ICD-CM/PCS codes

CPT coding

HCPCS coding

MS-DRG

APC coding

Education

HS diploma

CCA - Certified Coding Associate

CCS - Certified Coding Specialist - Hospital

CPC - Certified Professional Coder-A

RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician

RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator

Job description

Sarah Bush Lincoln is seeking a Hospital Coder to join the Medical Record Management team. You will assign ICD-CM/PCS, CPT and HCPCS codes, determine MS-DRG, APC classifications, and ensure accurate documentation for reimbursements.

You will interact with physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff, review encounters for completeness, and support training of new coding staff. Prior HIM coding credentials are required or preferred.