CHIM Consulting Corporation Inpatient Coder Remote · Full time

Review the medical record to assure specificity of diagnoses, procedures and appropriate/optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges. Abstract information from medical records following established methods and procedures.

Description

Job Title: Inpatient Coder

Location: Remote or Onsite

Department: Medical Coding

FLSA Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Job purpose

Review the medical record to assure specificity of diagnoses, procedures and appropriate/optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges. Abstract information from medical records following established methods and procedures.

 

Duties and responsibilities


  • Assign ICD10 CM Diagnosis Codes and ICD 10 PCS Procedure Codes for assigned accounts.
  • Select and sequence principal and secondary diagnosis and procedure codes.
  • Assign appropriate DRG.
  • Review the medical record and all applicable documentation to determine the appropriate codes to assign for the services and diagnoses.
  • Be knowledgeable of billing and coding requirements for governmental guidelines and private insurance payers.
  • Abstract statistical data from the patient record and enter information following the facility guidelines.
  • Utilize coding resources along with any other applicable reference material available to ensure accuracy in coding for all of the assigned services.
  • Review documentation of various providers to determine accurate coding for all medical services and surgical procedures from available medical records within electronic medical records.
  • If the diagnosis is unclear prepare and assign queries following the facility guidelines for the query process.
  • Determine all appropriate diagnoses and assign the most specific ICD-10 code.
  • Assist other departments in coding and reimbursement issues.
  • Follow all HIPAA regulations and uphold a higher standard around privacy requirements.
  • Develop trusted relationships with the client contacts and other team members around the globe.
  • Adhere to all internal competencies, behaviors, policies and procedures to ensure efficient work processes.
  • Completes all assigned work in a timely manner based on internal, client and/or payer standards.
  • Maintain at least a 98% accuracy rate at all times.
  • Maintain productivity standards, tracking and deadlines.
  • Maintain and complete accurate productivity and tracking logs.
  • Keep all equipment updated and active on the internet.
  • Comply with established facility policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as deemed necessary by management

Education and Experience


  • At least 2 years of experience Inpatient Coding
  • Credentials necessary (one of the following):
  • -RHIT,RHIA CIC,CCS


Salary

$30 - $45 per hour