Job Summary
A healthcare management company has an open position for a Telecommute Trauma and OB Inpatient Medical Coder.
Core Responsibilities Include:
- Applying ICD-10 codes for diagnoses and procedures for inpatient stays
- Identifying and extracting information from medical records
- Working within various client systems including applicable coding compliance editor software to ensure records are accurately coded
Must meet the following requirements for consideration:
- Position requires excellent computer/communication skills for provider and staff interactions
- Knowledge of anatomy/physiology and disease process, medical terminology, coding guidelines, documentation requirements, familiarity with medications and reimbursement guidelines; and encoder experience
- Candidate must have ability to handle multiple projects and appropriately prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
- Current AAPC or AHIMA In-Patient coding certification required
- Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT)
- A minimum of three years experience is required
