Medical Coding Specialist
iMedX
part-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Abstracts relevant clinical information from the health records
- Identifies the principal and secondary diagnoses based on the Coding Guidelines
- Assigns ICD codes to the principal and secondary diagnoses
- Identifies procedures based on Coding Guidelines
- Assigns ICD and CPT codes to the procedures
- Assign principle diagnoses for DRG reimbursement
- Assigns correct principal and secondary ICD-10-PCS codes with attention to accurate sequencing
- Complies with the Clinical Coding Initiative (CCI) edits when assigning codes
- Meets or exceeds the iMedX coding quality standards
- Understands and adheres to all requirements related to coding compliance
- Performs coding in an efficient and productive manner utilizing good time management and professional work habits
- Meets productivity standards for position
- Refers coding questions to the Coding Manager in a timely manner for feedback and coding guideline development
- Continually enhances coding skills
- Participates in team meetings and educational conferences to ensure coding practice remains current
- Maintains confidentiality and safeguards the privacy of protected health information (PHI)
- Promotes the Company’s values
- Performs other job related duties as may be assigned or required
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Completion of a formal coding program
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or other AHIMA or AAPC approved coding credential preferred
- Minimum of three years’ coding work experience encompassing a working knowledge of the ICD and CPT coding systems
- Medical terminology; anatomy and physiology; and health record content
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
ICD codingCPT codingICD-10-PCS codingclinical codingcoding compliancecoding quality standardscoding guidelinesmedical terminologyanatomyphysiology
Soft Skills
time managementprofessional work habitsteam collaborationcommunicationconfidentialityattention to detailfeedbackadaptabilitycontinuous learningproductivity
Certifications
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)