Inpatient Coder

Our Client, an IT Services and Consulting company, is looking for an Inpatient Coder to work remotely.

 

Responsibilities:

• Review documentation to code diagnosis and procedures


• Communicate with physicians to obtain or clarify diagnosis and/or procedures via the query process


• Assign accurate codes utilizing an electronic encoder application in accordance with practice policy and regulatory guidelines


• Perform Peer Reviews of Company Health Information Management coding auditors and coders


• Complete reports as requested


• Maintain minimum accuracy rate of 98% while meeting internal productivity standards set by company


• Maintain productivity expectations: inpatient 24 encounters per day, 3 encounters per hour, 20 minutes to code each encounter

 

Requirements:

• AHIMA credential


• Minimum 3 years IP...