Remote Hospitalist Coder

Join one of the top health systems in the nation and become a key part of the remote coding team, ensuring the accuracy and compliance of patient records for hospital encounters.

Responsibilities:

Assigns codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures according to the appropriate classification system for outpatient encounters.

Utilizes technical coding principals and APC reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnoses, CPT 4, E&M Levels and modifiers.

Reviews documentation to extract and enter data accurately for other abstracting fields.

Follow coding compliance policies, official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures affecting the coding process.

Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official coding guidelines.

Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

(CCS) or (CPC) or (RHIT) or (RHIA) or (CMC) or (CCA)

2+ years of Hospitalist coding experience

EPIC EMR

E/M Coding experience

Inpatient Coding experience

Must live in: Texas, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina

Schedule:

M-F 7AM-5PM CST (flexible start time)

* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

* As a job position within our Revenue Cycle division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, handling financial and other payment data, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.