Job Description
A healthcare employer in Houston, TX is seeking an Inpatient Medical Coder to join their growing team. This position is remote but candidates must live in the following states: TX, OK, LA, TN, FL, South Carolina, GA and NE. This person will be responsible for coding inpatient charts. Knowledge of coding compliance policies, official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures affecting the coding process is required. In this role you will be coding an average of 14 charts per day.
Required Skills & Experience
Minimum of three (3) years of inpatient hospital coding experience
Experience coding for a level I OR level II trauma facility
Experience coding for a large health/hospital system
Either a RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CCS, or CIC Coding Certification(s) from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and/or CPT
Knowledge of coding compliance policies, official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures affecting the coding process
Proficient knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and surgical terminology
High School Diploma or GED
Must reside in one of the following states: TX, OK, LA, TN, FL, South Carolina, GA and NE
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Experience with coding in Epic
Associates or bachelor's degree in health information management (HIM) or any Revenue Cycle related field
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.