Inpatient Facility Coder/Auditor
Full TimeiMedX has an opportunity to join a winning team! We are hiring an Inpatient Facility Coder / Auditor. The position is remote, full-time and hourly paid.
PURPOSE
The Coding Consultant ensures coders have assigned accurate and complete ICD-10-CM and PCS codes in accordance with Official Coding Guidelines, iMedX guidelines, and facility guidelines as appropriate. Reviews facility health records for accuracy and completeness of coding and DRG assignment.
Reports To: Senior Core Measures & Registry Manager
The Coding Consultant has significant impact on overall company strategy in that, as a service organization, the Company’s success is dependent upon the performance of our employees:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs coding quality and accuracy audits on facility charts.
Identifies and verifies the principal and secondary diagnoses based on Official Coding Guidelines.
Identifies procedures based on UHDDS and Official Coding Guidelines and assigns ICD-10-PCS codes.
Assigns the MS-DRG or other DRG for inpatient cases based on official guidelines.
Complies with the Clinical Coding Initiative (CCI) edits when assigning CPT-4 codes.
Reviews facility health records for accuracy and completeness of coding and DRG assignment.
Provides education to coders on proper utilization of facility guidelines, Official Coding Guidelines, and Coding Clinic advice.
Provides coding support as needed, assigning ICD-10-CM and PCS codes.
Maintains coding quality as listed in iMedX’s Coding Quality Program.
Understands and adheres to all requirements in the iMedX Corporate Compliance Program.
Performs coding and review in an efficient and productive manner utilizing good time management and professional work habits. Meets productivity standards for position.
Refers coding questions to supervisor in a timely manner for feedback and coding guideline development. Seeks assistance only after exhausting all resources.
Continually enhances coding skills. Participates in coding roundtables, meetings and educational conferences to ensure coding practice is up-to-date.
Maintains confidentiality and safeguards the privacy of protected health information.
Promote the Company’s values.
Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned or required.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Education:
Credentialed professional in healthcare field (RN, RHIT/A, BS/MS)
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Completion of a formal coding program. Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or other AHIMA or AAPC approved coding credential.
Experience:
Minimum of five (5) years’ coding work experience
One year of coding review experience and coder education experience encompassing a working knowledge of the ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding systems; medical terminology; anatomy and physiology; and health record content.
Fluency coding in multiple types of records: inpatient, outpatient (ER, diagnostic, injections/infusions or observation) and ambulatory surgery.
PC proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and database software
Communicates daily with clients and supervisor exhibiting adaptability, excellent customer service, and professional written and verbal communications skills.
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iMedX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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