Medical Coder for Hospital - Work from Home Remote

Job Title: Medical Coder for Hospital

Work from home/Remote

Full Time

Pay Rate: 2739/hr

Formal JD:

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 ICD10CM ICD10PCS 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 ICD10CM ICD10PCS 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 ICD10 coding guidelines; with knowledge and demonstrated understand of CMS HCC Risk Adjustment coding and data validation requirements.