13 WEEK CONTRACT ROLE WITH AYA HEALTHCARE-FULLY REMOTE-MUST WORK CENTRAL TIME ZONE HOURS!
**Must have own equipment-computer/laptop**
JOB TITLE: HIM INPATIENT CODER/MEDICAL CODER
CONTRACT LENGTH: 13 WEEKS
HOURS: MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 8AM-430PM CST
HOURLY PAY: $44 PER HOUR
ONBOARDING PROCESS: 2-3 WEEKS
LOCATION: FULLY REMOTE
HIM Inpatient Coder:
- Assign diagnosis and procedure codes to reflect the condition(s) and treatment provided to the patient based on the documentation within the record for both inpatient and outpatient stays. The code assignment is utilized to determine reimbursement for the facility and physician, quality measures, hospital statistics, and medical research.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assigns ICD-10-CM-PCS and/or CPT-4 diagnostic and procedure codes to patient charts with accuracy and attention to detail
- Abstracts selected data items and enters in 3M encoder/Epic software with accuracy and attention to detail
- Completes UHDDS data abstraction as required
- Maintains a log of work performed
- Completes other assigned duties as directed by management
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge: RHIA, RHIT, and/or CCS Certification
Minimum 3 years experience in medical record coding
Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology required
Windows applications, Outlook, WebEx and other apps as needed to perform role
Skills:
Cooperates well with others
Competent attention to detail and accuracy
Proficient with computer use and software applications
Abilities:
Ability to concentrate on task at hand in open distracting environment independent manner; minimizing distractions in private work-from-home space
Ability to apply local, state, and federal coding guidelines with attention to detail.
Job Types: Contract, Temporary
Pay: $42.00 - $44.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work setting:
Education:
Experience:
- CPT coding: 3 years (Required)
- Medical coding: 3 years (Required)
- ICD-10: 3 years (Required)
- Microsoft Outlook: 1 year (Preferred)
- Epic: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RHIA (Required)
- RHIT (Preferred)
- Certified Coding Specialist (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Work Location: Remote