About This Role
This remote position is for an Inpatient and Outpatient Medical Coder who is CCS certified. The role involves accurately coding medical records for inpatient and outpatient accounts, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and maintaining high accuracy and productivity.
Responsibilities
- Examine the complete medical record to accurately determine the principal and secondary diagnoses, procedures, and complications
- Accurately sequence diagnoses and procedures, maintaining 95% accuracy
- Strive to obtain optimal DRG assignments on each record coded with assistance from the computer system
- Demonstrate a consistent level of performance, striving to maintain a steady level of productivity and quality
- Appropriately hold accounts when more information is required for accurate code/DRG assignment
- Contact appropriate staff, leadership, or medical staff as needed
- Regularly review coding literature, keep current on new or revised coding guidelines, and share information with colleagues
- Complete all assignments as directed by management in a conscientious and reliable manner
- Express interest in and pursue continuing education
- Work as a team member to meet department and client-specific goals
- Perform all related duties or special projects as assigned/required
Requirements
- At least 5 years of IP PCS Coding experience
- At least 3 years of OP experience, preferred
- CCS certificate
- System Experience: Cerner, Power Chart, 3M, EPIC
- Complete and pass a coding assessment test (IP and/or OP)
Important Details
- Schedule: Weekdays, full-time hours
- Shift: Regular day shift hours
- Start date: Immediately
Application Process
- Complete and pass a coding assessment test (IP and/or OP)
