Inpatient Coder - Remote

Job Title: Inpatient Coder - RemoteDuration: 6 Months (Possible to extend)Location: Remote (USA)Position Summary:-Reviews clinical documentation and diagnostic results and applies appropriate ICD-10-CM, and CPT-4 codes. -Codes are used for billing, internal and external reporting, research and regulatory compliance activities. -Resolves billing related errors and assists with workflow changes and process improvement projects. -Meets ongoing productivity and quality standard of 95% accuracy rate or better. -Verifies that all ICD-10 codes are correctly captured. -Verifies that physician is correctly abstracted. -Keeps abreast of coding guideline changes. -May identify chargeable items for facility level for given department. -May assign codes for diagnoses and treatment for ancillary outpatient encounters. -Abides by the standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to all official coding guidelines. -Performs other duties as assigned. -Additionally, the Coder III utilize0s technical coding principles and APC reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPt-4 procedures. -Assigns codes for diagnoses, treatment and procedure for multiple specialized departments, including Outpatient ancillary, Emergency Department, and Inpatient and Outpatient Surgery. -Determines the correct principal diagnosis, co-morbidities, complications, secondary conditions and surgical procedures. -Assigns MS-DRG, Present on Admission (POA) indicators, Hospital Acquired conditions), and accurately abstracts discharge dispositions. -Queries physicians per established policy and procedure when documentation is not clear or conflicting.Position Summary:-Reviews clinical documentation and diagnostic results and applies appropriate ICD-10-CM, and CPT-4 codes.-Codes are used for billing, internal and external reporting, research and regulatory compliance activities.-Resolves billing related errors and assists with workflow changes and process improvement projects.-Meets ongoing productivity and quality standard of 95% accuracy rate or better.-Verifies that all ICD-10 codes are correctly captured.-Verifies that physician is correctly abstracted.-Keeps abreast of coding guideline changes.-May identify chargeable items for facility level for given department.-May assign codes for diagnoses and treatment for ancillary outpatient encounters.-Abides by the standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to all official coding guidelines.-Performs other duties as assigned.-Additionally, the Coder III utilize0s technical coding principles and APC reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPt-4 procedures.-Assigns codes for diagnoses, treatment and procedure for multiple specialized departments, including Outpatient ancillary, Emergency Department, and Inpatient and Outpatient Surgery.-Determines the correct principal diagnosis, co-morbidities, complications, secondary conditions and surgical procedures.-Assigns MS-DRG, Present on Admission (POA) indicators, Hospital Acquired conditions), and accurately abstracts discharge dispositions.-Queries physicians per established policy and procedure when documentation is not clear or conflicting.Required Skills & Experience:-Five years of progressive inpatient coding experience in an acute care facility.Required Education:High school diploma or equivalent required.Required Certifications & Licensure:Completion of a certified coding program or graduate of a CAHIM accredited HIT program required. -CCS Credential.