Description
INPATIENT Coders (can be remote) FACILITY CODERS -Must be AHIMA certified
6 month contract
AAPC Certification will not be sufficient for inpatient coders
SUMMARY
Responsible for reviewing inpatient/outpatient records using ICD-9-CM and ICD-10 coding systems. Detail-oriented to accurately determine codes for billing, data retrieval and research using a computerized system equipped with on-line abstracting and DRG assignment. Maintain a working knowledge of government regulations, protocols, and third party payer requirements regarding coding and billing. Research un-coded charts on unbilled report. Maintain productivity logs. Works in a fast paced environment where variable workload must be completed within prescribed time frames using fixed resources.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Register Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentials
* AHIMA (CCS, CCS-P, CCA, RHIA or RHIT) Certification strongly preferred
* Excellent communication skills and familiarity with computerized Grouper essentials
* Extensive knowledge of ICD-9-CM diagnosis/procedure
* Minimum of 2+ years of experience with ICD-9-CM codes preferred
Strict attention to accuracy is required
* Must satisfactorily pass a Coding test that is administered by our client.
Requisition Start Date
ASAP
OUTPATIENT CODER (can work remote) FACILITY CODERS
(6 month contract)
SUMMARY
Responsible for reviewing inpatient/outpatient records using ICD-10 andICD-9-CM coding systems. Detail-oriented to accurately determine codes for billing, data retrieval and research using a computerized system equipped with on-line abstracting and DRG assignment. Maintain a working knowledge of government regulations, protocols, and third party payer requirements regarding coding and billing. Research un-coded charts on unbilled report. Maintain productivity logs. Works in a fast paced environment where variable workload must be completed within prescribed time frames using fixed resources.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Register Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentials
* AHIMA ( CPC, CCS, CCS-P, CCA, RHIA or RHIT) Certification strongly preferred
* Excellent communication skills and familiarity with computerized Grouper essentials
* Extensive knowledge of ICD-9-CM and ICD -10 diagnosis/procedure
* Minimum of 2+ years of experience with ICD-9-CM/ICD-10 codes preferred
Strict attention to accuracy is required
*Must satisfactorily pass a Coding test that is administered by the client