Medical Coder - Full Time - Remote Role

Senior Medical Records Analyst. The Senior Medical Records Analyst is primarily responsible for review of health information. The MRA reviews the medical records for specific criteria and validation of specific code year sets submitted from selected organizations to the Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services. The position requires review of protected health information and must maintain strict confidentiality when addressing or referring to such records. The incumbent must have the ability to use a variety of office equipment, computer software, the ability to use sound and professional judgement, and to work independently. The candidate(s) will be hired as employees up to 40 hours per week (flexible scheduling). This is a remote position.

Duties:

· Analyze protected health information according to project specific rules set forth by CMS.

· Participates in the Intake Process of records

· Assigns ICD-9/10-CM codes according to the guidelines as defined by the AMA (ICD-9 proficiency for retrospective audits a must, ICD-10 a plus)

· Discusses project related discrepancies with Team Lead(s)

· Maintain coding credentials and continuing education hours

· Possess and maintains a current and comprehensive understanding of coding rules, changes, and guidelines as defined by the AMA.

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualified Candidate:

· Must possess a minimum of five (5) years of experience in abstracting and ICD-9/ICD-10 coding of general acute hospital (inpatient and outpatient) and physician medical records by applying ICD-9/ICD-10 Coding Guidelines for inpatient and outpatient settings and related Official Coding Clinics. All coders must have experience in abstracting ICD-9/ICD-10 (blended HCC model) coding

· Extensive knowledge in anatomy and physiology, pathology of disease and medical terminology required.

· Ability to write appropriate correspondence and effectively communicate with other members of VC/NextStep personnel, clients, and customers as necessary.

· Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision and use professional judgment as detailed in the AHIMA Code of Ethics.

· Passing score on a VC/NextStep administered coder assessment must be achieved before further consideration.

Licenses/Certification

· Must possess one or more of the following certifications: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), or CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based)

· Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), or Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Certifications: Any one of the following certifications:

RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CCS-P/CIC/COC/CRC/CPC