Job Title: Inpatient Facility Medical Coder
Location: Remote (Candidate must reside in WA or OR)
Job Type: Permanent
Job description:
To independently and efficiently perform the responsibilities assigning accurate diagnosis and procedures codes to the patients’ health information records for: Emergency Department (ED), Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC), Hospital Ambulatory Surgical Center (HAS), Observations (OBS), Inpatient (IP) and other selected facility records. Maintain an acceptable level of performance in quality and productivity for ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and HCPCS/CPT classification and nomenclature systems. All work will be carried out in accordance with the: International Classification of Diseases - Official Coding Guidelines for coding and reporting as established by the Centres for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS); American Medical Association (CPT); National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI); Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS), Medicaid (OMAP), and Kaiser Permanente organization/institutional coding directives. Ability to communicate with physicians in order to obtain clarification for diagnoses/procedures. Ability to understand the clinical content of the health record and abstract the data in the patient health information record data as well as perform other duties assigned. The position requires the new coder to be on-site for one (1) week training or until they meet the departments expectations.
Basic Qualifications:
*Minimum five (5) years’ experience in coding with four (4) years inpatient facility coding or minimum four (4) years in the Kaiser Coding Auditor position with proficiency in inpatient coding.
*High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration:
The candidate must have 1 from the following list:
*Registered Health Information Technician Certificate
*Coding Specialist Certificate
*Registered Health Information Administrator Certificate
Additional Requirements:
*Previous experience with EMR patient documentation system with intermediate knowledge and skill in the use of a computer.
*Advance knowledge of disease processes, diagnostic and surgical procedures, Inpatient ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS/CPT classification systems, health information/medical record department responsibilities with knowledge of government regulations and areas of scrutiny for potential fraud and abuse issues.
*Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology and medial coding principles for ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS/CPT and coding.
*Fluent in English, demonstrating skill and proficiency in oral and written communication.
*Skills in time management, organization and analytical skills.
*Ability to manage a significant workload and to work efficiently under pressure meeting established deadlines with minimal supervision.
*Ability to use independent thought and judgement.
*Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set for by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
*Meets and maintains department standard for performance, productivity and quality.
*Department will furnish final candidate a coding skill test. The candidate will be required to pass with a 75% or better on the test.
*Academic knowledge and working experience performing coding and abstracting responsibilities in health information/medical record services.
Preferred Qualifications:
*Minimum five (5) years of experience in health information/Medical record environment, with facility coding experience that includes Medicare reimbursement guidelines.
*Degree in Health Information Management.
*Proficient knowledge and skill in the use of a computer and related system and software to include: EMR(s), Microsoft Office Suite and other software programs.
*Ability to evaluate, analyze, develop information regarding mathematical statistics and percentages that compare finding trends and outcomes related to productivity and /ore medical record audits.
*Extensive knowledge of ICD-10 coding guidelines; with knowledge and demonstrated understand of CMS HCC Risk Adjustment coding and data validation requirements.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.26 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work setting:
Experience:
- Medical coding: 5 years (Required)
- Inpatient Facility Coding: 4 years (Required)
- ICD-10: 4 years (Required)
Location:
- Clackamas, OR 97015 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Clackamas, OR 97015: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person