Remote Sr. Inpatient Coder

CSI Companies is hiring a?Remote Sr. Inpatient Coder?for our healthcare client.

Location:?Remote anywhere in U.S.

Hours: Full-time/part-time/flexible schedule

Pay:?$30-37/hour based on years of experience and credentials

Position Type: Long-term?Consultant? Job Summary:

The Inpatient Coder will be responsible for reviewing inpatient encounters and assigning appropriate codes for diagnoses and procedures documented in the patient's medical record. The coder will ensure accuracy and compliance with all coding guidelines, playing a key role in compliance, quality metrics and reimbursement. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology, coding guidelines and HCC capture. Job Responsibilities:

Review medical records to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for diagnoses and procedures.

Work with Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists (CDIS) to clarify unclear or incomplete documentation regarding Principal Diagnosis, comorbid conditions and/or procedures.

Collaborate with the CDI team if query assistance is needed for POA status, procedural complications, health care acquired conditions (HACs) and or patient safety indicator (PSI) ambiguity.

Accurately abstract key information such as patient demographics, admission/discharge date and disposition.

Follow Coding Guidelines, Coding Clinics, hospital policies, and payor requirements

Participate in coding audits and or recoding as assigned.

Provide peer assistance as needed for complicated encounters.

Maintain knowledge of coding updates and regulatory changes through ongoing training.

Maintain compliance with coding of conditions to ensure they qualify for inclusion in the coded data.

Meet or exceed a 95% accuracy rate and a minimum of 20 charts daily Qualifications:?

High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education is preferred.

3+ years of inpatient coding in an acute care setting.

Active Coding Certification: CCS preferred.

Experience with 3M standalone (no CAC), Paragon and/or One Content is a plus; training will be offered if not.

Ability to work independently in a remote environment with minimal supervision.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in coding.

Compliance with HIPAA regarding workplace and communication involving protected information. About Us :

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage

Paid training

Opportunity for advancement based on performance and availability

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