Remote Inpatient Coder

Job Title : Inpatient Coder Location : Remote Duration : 26+ weeks contract Description :- Need to complete 16-17 charts a day Qualifications: Ideal candidate has experience with inpatient facility coding, ideally with Trauma level 1 or 2, and strong ICD-10-PCS and CM experience High school diploma or equivalent Two years' experience Job Summary: Responsible for coding and abstracting inpatient accounts in accordance with coding guidelines. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: Primary Responsibilities Assigns accurate diagnostic and procedure codes according to clinical documentation and official coding guidelines for inpatient hospital accounts. Coordinates with the clinical documentation and quality teams to ensure validation of Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group (MSDRG), patient safety indicators, and hospital acquired conditions are supported by physician documentation to support appropriate coding Monitors assigned work queues to ensure all records are charged in a timely matter. Generates coding queries for clarification regarding physician documentation as needed Stays abreast of all changes in coding conventions and coding updates. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Associate's degree or equivalent experience Required Professional License And/or Certifications State Of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) Or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Or Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) Or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour Application Question(s): Do you currently reside in Illinois or Missouri or Oklahoma or Wisconsin Experience: Inpatient Coding: 3 years (Required) Work Location: Remote