Inpatient Coder

Job tittle: Inpatient Coder (Remote)

Duties/Responsibilities:
Review documentation to code diagnosis and procedures
Communicate with physicians to obtain or clarify diagnosis and/or procedures via the query process
Assign accurate codes utilizing an electronic encoder application in accordance with practice policy and regulatory guidelines
Perform Peer Reviews of Company Health Information Management coding auditors and coders
Complete reports as requested
Maintain minimum accuracy rate of 98% while meeting internal productivity standards set by company
Maintain productivity expectations: inpatient 24 encounters per day, 3 encounters per hour, 20 minutes to code each encounter
AHIMA credential
Minimum 3 years IP coding experience at an Academic/Trauma Level 1 facility
APR DRG experience
Experience must include all IP areas/service types anything and everything an inpatient admission would be required for

Desired Skills/Qualifications:
CCS, RHIT or RHIA (AHIMA)
Minimum of two years of facility based inpatient experience
Knowledge of Federal, state and payer regulations
Capable of interpreting medical records reports and chart entries
Able to work independently and as a team member
Capable of applying judgment and decision making
Base office skills (Word, Excel)
Pass Coding Assessment with score 80% or greater.
Basic background with computers with ability to be in multiple systems at 1 time
Self-motivated with ability to work autonomously and in a team in a fast paced environment
Interacting with manager/team members on scheduled time off and breaks and new procedures and policies as provided by the client is essential.
Well organized and able to handle multipole projects as needed.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Able to be flexible and adaptable to change.
Proficiency in MS Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.