Job Description
Hiring for several Emergency Department Facility Coders. This opportunity is PERMANENT and FULLY REMOTE! Vaccination is not required.
* Reviews medical records and assigns accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures
* Assigns and sequences codes accurately based on medical record documentation
* Assigns the appropriate discharge disposition
* Abstracts and enters the coded data for hospital statistical and reporting requirements
* Communicates documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues to appropriate personnel for follow up and resolution
* Maintains 95% coding accuracy rate and 95% accuracy rate for APC assignment and maintains site designated productivity standards
* Responsible for tracking continuing education credits to maintain professional credentials
* Demonstrate initiative and judgment in performance of job responsibilities
* Communicate with co-workers, management, and hospital staff regarding clinical and reimbursement issues
* Function in a professional, efficient and positive manner
* Adhere to the American Health Information Management Association's code of ethics.
* Must be customer-service focused and exhibit professionalism, flexibility, dependability and desire to learn
* High complexity of work function and decision making
* Strong organizational and teamwork skills
* Must have excellent communications skills- email and verbal
* Reports to work as scheduled
* Complies with all HIM Division Policies
Required Skills & Experience
Required: A minimum of 2-5+ years of current/recent Facility coding experience, and a valid AAPC or AHIMA coding credential.
Required: CCS, RHIT, RHIA, COC, CPC
Required: Hospital Observation, Injection and Infusion, Facility E/M Leveling
Preferred: Profee E/M Leveling, Charging
Preferred Software: 3M, EPIC, Cerner, and Allscripts (a plus)
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Perks
Permanent and Fully Remote!
Full Benefits: PTO, Health, Vision, Dental Insurance, & a 401k Savings Plan.
Tuition Reimbursement.
AHIMA/AAPC Dues Compensation.
AHIMA/AAPC Educational Stipends.
20-24 Free CEUs offered annually.
24/7 Subject Matter Expert Coding Support.
Company equipment will be provided to you (including computer, monitor, etc.)
Comprehensive training lead by a hiring manager
Full time, flexible schedule
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.