Patient Coder; Remote | Health Information & Record Management Day Shift

Overview

FTE: 1.0

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Location: Remote - Authorized remote work states - FL, GA, MO, PA, NC, SC, TN and TX

Additional Details:

• The new hire will be required to attend in-person onboarding and hospital orientation.

Summary:
The Coder III is responsible for evaluating and assigning the appropriate ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT-4, and HCPCS codes
, as well as abstracting pertinent clinical information for bill preparation for the following patient types:
Inpatient, Rehabilitation
, and performing select Coder II functions as outlined in the coding policy and procedure manual.

This role is also responsible for:

• Researching and resolving coding/billing issues.
• Analyzing medical records for completeness, consistency, and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Education:

• Post-High School Special Training

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• AAPC or AHIMA Medical Coding Certification

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 6 months inpatient coding experience (requirement consistent across all facilities)
• Minimum of 1 year experience in acute care coding
  , including Medicare, MS-DRGs, and APR-DRGs

Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training:

• Knowledge of basic and advanced ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding instructions
• Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
• Verifiable training in coding systems, advanced medical and anatomical terminology, clinical theory, and reimbursement principles through college courses, hospital in-service, and/or approved seminars
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English