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TEKsystems
REMOTE- Inpatient Physician Coder
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What they do
A Physician (Other) diagnoses and treats illness and injuries in patients. May specialize in working with a particular group of people (such as children), or a particular area of health care and treatment (such as cardiology, oncology, surgery, radiology or anesthesiology). Works from a private practice or within a hospital or larger healthcare facility.
$252,718 / year median in the U.S.
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Description
- Review emergency department medical records to assign accurate
ICD-10-CM
diagnosis codes, CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, and applicable modifiers.- Accurately assign facility Evaluation and Management (E/M) levels in accordance with client-specific emergency department leveling guidelines and facility charging methodologies, including knowledge of the ACEP tool.
- Analyze documentation from nursing staff, physicians, ancillary departments, and diagnostic services to ensure complete code assignment and charge capture.
- Apply official coding guidelines, CMS regulations, National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits, and payer-specific requirements.
- Review accounts for appropriate assignment of procedural services and injections/infusions when applicable.
- Identify documentation deficiencies and communicate within the appropriate channels regarding coding clarification needs.
- Maintain compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, commercial payer, and organizational coding policies.
- Participate in coding quality reviews, audits, educational initiatives, and process improvement activities.
- Remain current on coding updates, reimbursement changes, and regulatory requirements affecting emergency department facility coding.
- Collaborate with coding leadership, auditors, and client representatives to resolve coding-related issues.
- 100 charts per day, outpatient clinic
- Looking for 96% is the quality Must be open 6A
- 6 P M-F Shifts #westpriortiy26 Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.00
- $30.
- 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) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings