Inpatient Coding Specialist

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Full Time

Skills

Inpatient Coding
ICD-10-CM/PCS
DRG assignment

Job Details

Role: Medical Coder Inpatient
Direct Client
Location: Remote-USA
Emp Type: Full Time

SCOPE OF WORK:
We are seeking an Inpatient Coding Specialist who will be responsible for coding all requested inpatient medical records using the most accurate and appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS and DRG assignment, while meeting specified productivity and accuracy standards. The coding specialist will also be responsible for abstracting key data required from the medical information consistent with UHDDS requirements and other regulatory coding guidelines.

JOBS-TO-BE-DONE (JTBDs):

  • Codes all requested Inpatient records using the most accurate and appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS and DRG assignment in accordance with coding guidelines.
  • Abstracts, codes, and assigns necessary demographic and clinical data elements required.
  • Writes appropriate, non-leading queries.
  • Maintains quality and productivity according to client requirements.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

Candidate qualifications:

  • Certified through AHIMA or AAPC (CCS, CPC, or CIC)
  • Minimum 2 years inpatient coding experience in an acute care facility.
  • ICD-10-CM/PCS proficient

Compliance:
Awareness and adherence to all applicable organization wide policies and procedures, including but not limited to Information security, HIPAA, and HR policies.

  • Should adhere to applicable Do s & Don ts of implemented Information Security Management System (IEC/ISO 27001:2013) and HIPAA regulations.
  • Adherence to the rules and regulations as outlined by the management.

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