Inpatient Coding Specialist

Now offering $7k Sign-on bonus

IP Coding Specialist are an important part of the Team at CorroHealth. The Coding Team Member will provide CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM coding for 4 or more specialties for one or more clients, facility, or multiple facilities or clients. The IP Coding Specialist will be an Inpatient coder or could be asked to help out and coder other chart types.

• Remote Facility Inpatient coder must be able to code basic inpatient to level 1 trauma/transplant. This coder must be accustomed to working with CDI and queries.
• Provide various components of coding services to support our clients.
• Perform accurate analysis of medical records to obtain necessary information for the appropriate sequencing and assignment of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Recognize critical care cases by patient acuity.
• Code surgical procedures typical of an ER setting to capture additional revenue when appropriate.
• Apply ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes to the highest level of specificity available.
• Accurately apply diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS.
• Interpret coding guidelines for accurate code assignment.
• Identify the importance of documentation on code assignment and the subsequent reimbursement impact.
• Must maintain quality and productivity standards.
• Communicate with clients in a professional manner that fosters an excellent working relationship to support the company and its business interests
• May assist Leadership, or Lead Coding Specialist, with reports as needed
• Potential opportunity to begin helping with auditing.
• Align conduct with AHIMA's Standards of Ethical Coding and the Company's Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and support the Company's Ethics and Compliance Program.
• Comply with all internal policies and procedures.
• All Coders must maintain at least one credential either through AAPC or AHIMA.
• Actively participate in Company provided training and education.
• Ensure individual compliance with all privacy and security rules and regulations and commit to the protection of all Company confidential information, including but not limited to, Personal Health Information.

Qualifications

• All coders MUST be certified through either the AAPC (CPC or COC) or AHIMA (CCS or CCS-P)
• Preferred Certification is CCS
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Must have advanced working knowledge and experience with systems such as EMR, Billing, etc
• Must be proficient in Microsoft programs like Excel and Outlook. Examples include:
• Excel you should be able to open and add to a spreadsheet, perform basic formulas like adding or multiplying, and create a basic pivot table.
• Outlooks you should be able to manage emails and schedule and attend meetings.
• Must have current coding materials such as CPT and ICD-10-CM coding references.
• Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required.
• Will be required to maintain an ongoing productivity level and accuracy rate of 95% or higher.
• Will be required to maintain an ongoing quality score of 95% or higher.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and written.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by Leadership Team Member.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to communicate effectively with clients and Team Members, both verbally and written. While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member will be frequently required to stand and sit for long periods of time. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Inpatient Coding: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• AHIMA CCS License (Required)

Work Location: Remote