Job Description
LaSalle Network is partnered with an industry leader in health information management and revenue cycle management solutions. They are seeking a Remote Inpatient Coder.
This company offers robust benefits, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life insurance and 401k.
Remote Inpatient Coder Responsibilities:
- Assign ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM and/or CPT/HCPCS codes, as appropriate, and abstract pertinent information from patient records using the EMR system, with the assistance of the Client Encoder
- Utilize technical coding principals and DRG and/or APC reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate diagnoses and/or procedures
- Ensure optimal reimbursement of all cases in compliance with CMS policies and procedures and Official Coding Guidelines
- Keep abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements; bring and identify concerns to the auditor and/or to the supervisor
- Abide by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association
- Adhere to Official Coding Guidelines, CMS policies and regulations and the client’s policies and procedures
- Ensure client’s production and quality expectations are met
- Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, coding staff and corporate staff
Remote Inpatient Coder Requirements:
- Certification from AHIMA or AAPC
- Must hold at least one of the following certifications: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, COC
- 3+ years of inpatient coding experience
- Good communication skills
- EMR, encoder, general software experience preferred
Thank you,
Karissa Kane
Project Manager
LaSalle Network
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