Certified Sr (IP) Acute Edits Medical Coder - Remote Nationwide
About the position Responsibilities • Identify appropriate assignment of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Codes for inpatient services provided in a hospital setting. • Identify appropriate assignment of CPT and ICD-10 Codes for outpatient surgery, observation, emergency, and ancillary services. • Understand the Medicare Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) codes. • Abstract additional data elements during the Chart Review process when coding, as needed. • Adhere to the ethical standards of coding as established by AAPC and/or AHIMA. • Maintain required levels of performance in both coding quality and productivity as established by Optum360. • Provide documentation feedback to providers and query physicians when appropriate. • Maintain up-to-date Coding knowledge by reviewing materials disseminated/recommended by management. • Participate in coding department meetings and educational events. • Review and maintain a record of charts coded, held, and/or missing. Requirements • High School Diploma/GED (or higher). • Professional coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC (CCS, RHIA, RHIT, CIC, ROCC, CPC, COC, CPC-P) to be maintained annually. • 3+ years of recent Inpatient medical coding experience (hospital, facility, etc.). • 2+ years of recent working experience with OCE, MUE and NCCI classification and reimbursement structures. • Experience working in a level I trauma center and/or teaching hospital with a mastery of complex procedures. • ICD-10 and DRG coding experience. • Ability to use a PC in a Windows environment, including MS Excel and EMR systems. Nice-to-haves • Experience with OSHPD reporting. • Experience with various encoder systems (eCAC, 3M, EPIC). Benefits • 401(k) • $5,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants • Comprehensive benefits package • Incentive and recognition programs • Equity stock purchase • 401k contribution Apply tot his job