Job details
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Vacancy TypeRemote
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Pay$30 - $36 an hour
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Job TypeFull-time
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Shift and ScheduleMonday to Friday, 8 hour shift, Day shift
Description
Remote Inpatient Coder
Level 1 Trauma
Full-Time
Mindseeker is looking for a Trauma Level 1 Inpatient Coder. Coder will be responsible for assigning diagnostic/procedural codes to patient charts of high complexity using ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS or any other designated coding classification system in accordance with coding rules and regulations. Coder will respond to audits, conducts coding/provides consultation on specific projects. Coder must be able to adhere to set work schedule, Monday - Friday, normal office hours only.
Responsibilities:
- Assign ICD10 CM Diagnosis Codes and ICD 10 PCS Procedure Codes for assigned accounts.
- IP/OP edits
- Select and sequence principal and secondary diagnosis and procedure codes.
- Assign appropriate DRG.
- Review the medical record and all applicable documentation to determine the appropriate codes to assign for the services and diagnoses.
- Demonstrates ability to achieve accuracy and consistency in abstracting elements defined by per facility.
- Maintain productivity standards, tracking and deadlines.
- Maintain and complete accurate productivity and tracking logs.
- May act as a mentor to training coders and/or new hires by providing education and training.
- Maintains current knowledge of the information contained in the Coding Clinic and the Official Inpatient Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
- Ability to meet productivity standards while maintaining a 95% accuracy rate.
- Minimum 21 Charts a day
Requirements:
- Licenses/Certifications; CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, or RHIA preferred
- Must have a minimum of 5 years Acute Care Hospital Trauma I experience at a large facility
- Experience with IP coding trauma level
- Experience with complex case mixes
- Extensive knowledge of ICD-10 CM/PCS coding principles and guidelines, DRG Assignment, MCC/CC capture, federal, state and payor-specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding and billing
- EHR systems, encoder and other support software - EPIC, 3M 360, & Cerner
- Understands medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology and disease processes
- A high-level coding accuracy, critical thinking skills and attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Maintain productivity standards, tracking and deadlines.
- Maintain and complete accurate productivity and tracking logs.
- EEO Statement:
Mindseeker provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Are you an Inpatient Coder?
- Do you have Trauma Level 1 experience?
- Do you have any of the following certifications: CCS, CCS-P, RHIA, or RHIT?
Experience:
- ICD-10: 5 years (Preferred)