INPATIENT CODER-(REMOTE)

Company: Shuvel Digital
Location: Washington
Posted on: October 12, 2024

Job Description:

Description

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, conduct coding/provides consultation on specific projects.

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.

Requirements:
--- Licenses/Certifications; CCS, RHIT, RHIA preferred.
--- Must have a minimum of 3-5 years Acute Care Hospital
--- Experience with IP/OP edits
--- 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 - 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.

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