Inpatient Medical Coder (Remote) at TEKsystems

JOB SUMMARY

The Inpatient Medical Coder under the supervision of the Manager of Coding and Data Quality accurately codes hospital inpatient accounts for the purpose of appropriate reimbursement, research, statistics and compliance to federal and state regulations in accordance with established ICD-10-CM/PCS coding classification systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Analyzes inpatient cases, identifies and assigns ICD-10 diagnostic and PCS procedural codes for the purpose of reimbursement, research and compliance with federal and state regulations. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of coding nomenclature to ensure accurate APR-DRG/SOI/ROM and POA assignment.
• Utilizes critical thinking to analyze and evaluate documentation issues with consultation from the medical and clinical staff, and clinical documentation specialists as needed.
• Monitors assigned work on a daily basis in order to facilitate the billing process within the established timeframes. Codes and abstracts records within timeframes established for each patient type.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy in code assignment to prevent claim denials, billing errors, and potential legal issues.
• Review medical records, including patient histories, examination findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans, to extract pertinent information for code assignment.
• Communicates with various departments within the hospitals regarding billing and registration issues. Refers any problems to management timely, providing clear details.
• Complies with AHIMA standards of ethical coding and coding compliance guidelines, including adherence to HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) privacy regulations.
• Utilizes coding references, software tools, and electronic health records (EHR) to facilitate accurate and efficient code assignment.
• Participate in ongoing education, training, and certification programs to enhance coding proficiency and maintain credentials.
• Demonstrates support and compliance with the Medical System mission, vision, values statement, goals and objectives and policies. Performs other duties or projects such as coding corrections as assigned by the manager.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: 2-3+ years of Level 1/Level 2 trauma inpatient coding experience.
• Licensure: CPC, CIC, or CCS required. Preferred Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health information Administrator (RHIA).
• High School graduate or equivalent. Formal ICD-10-CM and CPT training required. Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred 

DETAILS:

• Pay: $25 -$35/hr. based on related Level 1 IP Coding Experience.
• Pay Cycle - weekly | medical, dental & vision benefits offered.
• 100% Remote | Equipment is not provided.
• Applicants must live in a qualifying state: Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday | Flexible start time between 7am - 8:30am (40 hours per week)

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this role may include the following: 

• Medical, dental & vision 
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available 
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) 
• Short and long-term disability 
• Health Spending Account (HSA) 
• Transportation benefits 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) 

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.