Join a leading healthcare organization as a Remote Coder, contributing to coding excellence and compliance. Collaborate with professionals to enhance healthcare outcomes through accurate documentation. Enjoy flexibility and impactful work in a supportive environment.
Remote Coder
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Job Description
Overview
- Join a dynamic healthcare organization as a Remote Coder, contributing to accurate coding and compliance in inpatient medical records.
- Utilize your expertise in coding standards and guidelines to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance coding accuracy and support reimbursement processes.
- Engage in audits and reviews to maintain high standards of coding quality and efficiency.
- Contribute to educational initiatives, training staff on coding and documentation best practices.
- Work remotely, offering flexibility and the opportunity to focus on impactful coding assignments.
- Be part of a team dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes through precise coding practices.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Ensure accurate assignment of diagnoses and procedures in medical records, adhering to coding regulations.
- Monitor and implement regulatory updates related to DRGs and coding standards.
- Conduct audits and reviews to verify coding accuracy and compliance.
- Address claim denials and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Develop and deliver educational programs on coding and documentation for staff and providers.
- Generate statistical reports and data on compliance and quality assurance activities.
- Collaborate with departments to validate coding for external reporting and quality improvement.
- Assist in implementing policy changes to enhance coding and quality standards.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent education required; Associate's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of inpatient coding experience with CCS certification.
- Proficiency with encoder and EMR systems; knowledge of denials management preferred.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in developing coding standards and conducting health data analytics.
- Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems.
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