We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated coding professional to join our team as an contract inpatient facility coder. This position is remote. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of coding experience with facility inpatient services. The position requires one to be resourceful, organized, independent, and extremely driven.
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following
- Minimum 5 years of coding experience
- Extensive coding in all aspects of inpatient coding
- High level of proficiency in anatomy, physiology, disease process, and pharmacology
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Detail oriented and deadline driven attitude
- Sound knowledge of medical terminology
- Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, and internet)
- Ability to think critically
- Ability to multitask and keep a sense of urgency
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong time management, organization skills, and work ethic
- Accurately code medical records for all inpatient services
- Follow current ICD-10-CM and PCS coding guidelines
- Accurately assign POA (Present on Admission) indicators
- Understand and apply MS-DRGs and APR-DRGs
- Abstract additional client elements (ie: providers, surgical dates, etc)
- Ability to communicate effectively with Clinical Documentation Improvement specialists and reconcile DRGs
- Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines
- Stay updated about new coding rules as codes routinely change
- Responsible and accountable for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information. Follow HIPAA security policies and procedures affecting your job, and report any suspected or actual violation or breach
- Requires long periods of time sitting and using keyboard and mouse
- Meet and maintain department production and quality standards
- Additional tasks/duties as assigned by management
- CIC, CCS, RHIT, or RHIA
- Work volumes will vary depending upon projects
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above-listed items.
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AAPC was founded in 1988 to provide education and professional certification to physician-based medical coders and to elevate the standards of medical coding by providing student training, certification, ongoing education, networking, and job opportunities. Since then, AAPC has expanded beyond coding to include training and credentials in documentation and coding audits, regulatory compliance, and physician practice management. AAPC's membership includes over 275,000 healthcare professionals worldwide, of which more than 150,000 are certified.
AAPC has the largest network of billing, coding, auditing, and practice management professionals. We provide a suite of software and services that support healthcare organizations with training, accreditation, and the tools necessary to ensure revenue optimization.
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AAPC certifications encompass the entire business side of provider care, with physician coding (CPC®), hospital outpatient facility (COC®), hospital inpatient facility (CIC®), risk adjustment coding (CRC®), payer perspective coding (CPC-P®), practice management (CPPM™), and more. All certifications demonstrate a hands-on, working knowledge to support cleaner claim submissions, faster reimbursement, fewer denials, and better run practices. Specialty coding credentials are currently offered in 20 different fields of expertise. AAPC offers continuing education for all credentials through local chapters, workshops, webinars, a monthly newsmagazine (Healthcare Business Monthly), other publications, and conferences.