Senior Inpatient Coder

Senior Inpatient Coder Leoforce•3.0 Chicago, IL Job Details Contract $30•$40 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Inpatient

HIPAA DRG

Full Job Description Experience:

Senior Level Salary:

$30•$40 per hour Job Details•Responsibilities 1. Reviewing and analyzing patient records to accurately assign ICD-10-CM and

ICD-10-PCS

codes for all diagnoses and procedures. 2. Working closely with healthcare providers to clarify ambiguous or conflicting patient information. 3. Ensuring compliance with established coding guidelines, third-party reimbursement policies, and federal regulations. 4. Conducting regular audits to ensure coding accuracy, completeness, and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). 5. Utilizing various coding software and systems, including Medhost and Athena, to facilitate coding processes and maintain patient data. 6. Assisting in the development and implementation of coding policies and procedures to improve the efficiency and quality of our coding practices. 7. Providing ongoing coding education to our healthcare providers to ensure accurate and consistent coding practices. Qualifications 1. A minimum of 3 years of experience in inpatient medical coding (hospitals, primary care, clinics, etc). 2. Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) certification. 3. Proficiency in ICD-10-CM and

ICD-10-PCS

coding systems. 4. Extensive experience with surgical coding. 5. Familiarity with various medical coding software and systems, such as Medhost and Athena. 6. Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations and the ability to ensure compliance. 7. Knowledge of MS-DRG classification and reimbursement structures. 8. Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. 9. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with healthcare providers and other members of our team.

A bit about us:

•We are currently seeking an experienced Inpatient Medical Coder to join our dynamic and fast-paced team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in accurately coding patient records for our inpatient services. This is a fantastic opportunity to utilize your coding skills and knowledge in a challenging and rewarding environment, working with a variety of medical specialties and interacting with our dedicated healthcare professionals. This is a long term contract role with strong likelihood of converting to a permanent employee in 2027. Why join us?•100% remote work Flexible work schedule Growth opportunities #operations #hospital #athena #inpatient #acute-care #cic #icd-10 #ccs #medical-coding #drg #hippa #surgical-coding #medhost #icd-10-cm #3-years-of-inpatient-medical-coding-experience #experience-in-hospital-or-acute-care #icd-10-pcs #ms-drg #tier1