Job Summary
A nonprofit network of hospitals, clinics, and home care services is seeking a Remote Medical Coder II in Des Moines.
Core Responsibilities of this position include:
- Assigning codes for all diagnoses, treatments, and procedures according to the appropriate classification system
- Coding Complex cases (excluding OP ancillary/series)
- Utilizing technical coding principles and MS-DRG and APC reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10 diagnoses
Skills and Requirements Include:
- Completion of nationally recognized Coding Program (AHIMA/AAPC)
- At least 3 years of progressive on-the-job experience in an acute care setting
- Ability to code Complex coding. (EXCLUDES Outpatient Ancillary/Series)
- 2-year Health Information Technology Program preferred
- Certifications (at least one): RHIA, RHIT, CCS, COC/CPC, CCA