Job Summary

A clinical documentation company has a current position open for a Remote Inpatient Trauma Medical Coder.

Individual must be able to fulfill the following responsibilities:

• Review medical records to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures relative to the patient's health care
• Select the principal diagnosis and principal procedure, along with other diagnoses and procedures
• Abstract appropriate information from the medical record based on the guidelines provided by the client

Qualifications Include:

• Licenses/Certifications; CCS, RHIT, or RHIA
• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years acute Care Hospital Trauma I/II experience
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10 CM/PCS coding principles and guidelines, DRG Assignment, MCC/CC capture
• Understands medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology and disease processes
• A high-level coding accuracy, critical thinking skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written