Remote Inpatient Medical Coder

Salary: $35 / Hour

The Inpatient Medical Coder is responsible for assigning ICD-10 and/or CPT/HCPCS codes as appropriate and abstracts pertinent information from patient records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

?Assigns ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes, as appropriate and abstracts pertinent information from inpatient records

Ensures optimal reimbursement of all cases in compliance with CMS policies and procedures and official coding guidelines

Implements medical center’s physician query process when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the medical record is inadequate, ambiguous or unclear for coding purposes

Keeps abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements

Brings identified concerns to the Professional Recruiter who will direct as needed

Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association

Adheres to Official Coding guidelines, CMS policies and regulations and Medical Center’s policies and procedures

Ensures client’s production and quality expectations are met

Responsible for timely review and response to Amergis internal QA or client audit results as applicable

Communicates professionally and effectively with clients, coding staff, and Amergis corporate staff

Demonstrates effective time management skills by completing assignments within time constraints and calendar schedule

Completes work assignments independently

Engages in professional development activities to maintain professional certification

Reviews coding reference material including Medical Center specific coding procedures

Participates in orientation training activities and review material provided

Completes production log and accurately captures coding time in Amergis or client system as applicable

Completes coding of all discharges/encounters ensuring the minimum productivity requirement are met

Encrypts all e-mails containing PHI sent to client

If unable to work on a given day, reports absence as soon as possible to the Professional Recruiter Coding Manager, or via established time off request procedures for future time off

Submits vacation or time off requests following the established time off request procedures at least two weeks in advance

Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

Must hold at least one of the following certifications: RHIA, RHIT, or CCS and have a minimum of 2 years relevant coding experience

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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