Job title: Senior Inpatient Coder
Client : Large Health System
Contract Length : Direct Placement!
Location: 100% Remote (Can sit out of any state except New York and California )
Start date: ASAP
Work Schedule: M-F, 8am-5pm, 40 hours per week
Summary:
This job reviews and accurately codes and abstracts hospital services, in-patient procedures, overnight / multi-night stay services or complex Professional medical services. Utilizes appropriate coding guidelines to assign ICD and CPT codes; conforms to applicable Medicare, Medicaid and other third-party payer guidelines to ensure receipt of accurate reimbursement. In the inpatient setting, works in collaboration with the Clinical Documentation Improvement team to ensure accurate DRG assignment and works closely with management to resolve problems and meet deadlines. In the professional setting, works closely with Providers and Educators to assign the most accurate ICD/CPT codes. Researches patient accounts based on questions and/or errors, monitors coding rules, regulations and best practices.
Job Description:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at Ochsner's discretion.
Education Required – High School diploma or equivalent Preferred – Completion of American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)/American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) coding program with certification
Work Experience Required – 3 years of coding experience
Coding Specialties:
Cardiology Transplant
Mother/Baby- NICU
Surgical Services
Medicine Team
Certifications:
Hospital Coder : Required – Certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), OR a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Professional Coder: Required – Certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Preferred – American Association of Professional Coders Specialty Certification
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Job Duties:
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