Inpatient Coder (Medical) Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

Location:

REMOTE Salary:

$30.00 USD Hourly – $35.00

USD Hourly Description:

Our client is currently seeking a Inpatient Coder! This is a 3+ month contract to hire role and will be fully remote.

Job Title:

Inpatient Coder Required Credentials:

RHIT, RHIA, CCS, AHIMA, or AAPC coding credentials

Essential Functions:

Review and interpret health record documentation to accurately identify pertinent primary and secondary diagnoses and procedures for code and DRG assignment for inpatient records billing. Assign and sequence

ICD-10-CM/PCS

diagnosis and procedure codes. Present on Admission indicators and calculate the correct MS-DRG, Severity of Illness, and Risk of Mortality levels per official coding guidelines, THR coding compliance policies and procedures, CMS, and other third-party payers to ensure accurate reimbursement. Assess high-risk quality cases to accurately trigger the pre-bill coding review process. Abstract and compile clinical data elements such as attending physician, surgeon, consultants, ED physician, birth weight, etc., according to THR guidelines. Validate and initiate correction of patient status, admit and discharge dates, and discharge disposition for calculation of correct DRG and length of stay for accurate reimbursement. Query physicians when documentation in the record is ambiguous, inadequate, unclear, or incorrect for coding and compliance purposes. Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Specialists to improve coding and documentation. Demonstrate and maintain adequate productivity and coding quality metrics as outlined in the job description. Demonstrate and maintain coding proficiency by staying abreast of coding guidelines as published in Coding Clinic. Demonstrate timely completion of all THR training and education and maintain credentials by completing assigned continuing education credits per THR Coding Compliance requirements.

Additional Essential Functions:

High School Diploma or Equivalent 2 Years of Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy, and Physiology courses Completion or training in ICD-10 and CPT coding (provide documentation upon interview) Competency of 95% accuracy By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively “Judge”) to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge’s Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help.

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