Remote Medical Coder - Surgical & Ophthalmology Expert

IKS Health; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k)

Paid time off

Remote work

Job summary

IKS Health is seeking an experienced medical coder to join our remote team in the United States. You will code outpatient, physician, and emergency department records using ICD-10-CM, CPS and CPT, and ensure accurate diagnosis, procedure and DRG assignments after reviewing the chart.

As a coding leader, you will participate in training, share knowledge with the team, and stay current with Coding Clinic guidelines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of coding Gen Surg procedures (profee and facility)
• 2+ years of Ophthalmology and multi-speciality charts coding
• Experience with diagnosis, E&M and CPTs
• Passed coding proficiency test and strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPS and CPT guidelines

Responsibilities

• Review medical records to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures relative to the encounter
• Assign principal diagnoses and procedures along with other codes per UHDDS
• Ensure appropriate DRG assignment and accurate chart abstraction
• Enter coded charts in real-time and maintain high productivity and quality
• Clarify ambiguous documentation with clinicians as needed
• Participate in training, rounds, and coding education activities
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Coding Clinic and Official Guidelines

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Remote work readiness

Education

CPC

COC

CIC

CCA

CCS

CCS-P

RHIT or RHIA

Tools

Epic

3M coding

Job description

IKS Health is seeking an experienced medical coder to join our remote team in the United States. You will code outpatient, physician, and emergency department records using ICD-10-CM, CPS and CPT, and ensure accurate diagnosis, procedure and DRG assignments after reviewing the chart.

As a coding leader, you will participate in training, share knowledge with the team, and stay current with Coding Clinic guidelines.