Hospital Coder Job in Telecommute

Positions are available either as TELEWORK (live anywhere in US) or on-site at Scottsdale/Phoenix, AZ, Jacksonville, FL, or Rochester, MN.

- Demonstrates expert job knowledge and applies current coding and billing regulations, policies, processes and procedures with effective decision-making and problem solving skills.
- Abstracts data in compliance with national, regional, and local policies, and interprets and reviews medical record documentation to assign accurate ICD-9 diagnosis and procedure codes and MS-DRG for hospital inpatient cases, as well as ICD-9 diagnosis and/or procedure codes for clinic and hospital outpatient services associated with the patient visit.
- Clarifies physician documentation as appropriate. Understands and applies medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology, and disease processes. Demonstrates knowledge of sequencing diagnoses and procedure codes outlined in the ICD-9-CM Official Coding Guidelines, Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set, CMS guidelines and other resources as applicable.
- May provide education and support to clinical areas in regard to appropriate documentation and coding of services to achieve accurate billing.
- Clarifies physician documentation by utilizing facility established query process.
- Meets established coding and abstracting quality and productivity standards.
- May provide training and/or quality support as directed.
- Contributes to a positive departmental image by exhibiting professionalism, teamwork and mutual respect. Practices continuous improvement. Is proficient in navigating the electronic medical record and all supporting information management and billing systems.

Qualifications:

 

1.         Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare related program with one of the following credentials:

RHIT or RHIA or CCS, in combination with a minimum of 3 years inpatient coding experience required

 

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2.       a Bachelor's Degree in any field with a CCS certification and 5 years of inpatient coding experience.


Other Qualifications:

Requires a good understanding of ICD-9 diagnosis and procedure coding. Experience with direct physician interaction preferred. Requires a good understanding of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and disease processes. Knowledge of and experience with the electronic medical record and billing systems required. Prefer hospital coding experience within a large teaching and/or Level I Trauma medical facility providing complex medical and surgical services. Prefer experience with Quantim encoder software. Previous experience with remote coding preferred. Possesses PC skills, both keyboarding and applications.

License or Certification: RHIT or RHIA or CCS credential required.