Coding Specialist Remote - #1401386

Performs a thorough review, assessment and analysis of the inpatient medical record documentation applying the appropriate ICD-9 and/or ICD 10 diagnoses and procedures codes, CPT procedure codes and modifiers for billing and classification.

The Value You’ll Bring To The Team

• Performs review functions associated with accurate code assignment on inpatient, inpatient rehab and/or outpatient surgery patient accounts.
• Assigns diagnosis and procedure codes following ICD-9 and 10 Official Coding Guidelines for diagnoses and procedures, CMS, Coding Clinic guidelines, various other governing bodies and Department coding policies and procedures.
• Assigns CPT procedure codes following CPT Assistant and other coding guidelines.
• Interprets and reviews medical record documentation to assign accurate diagnoses and procedure codes and MS-DRG for hospital inpatient accounts according to the supporting physician documentation in the record.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sequencing diagnoses and procedures as outlined in the Official Coding Guidelines, Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set, and CMS guidelines.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• High School graduate
• 2 hospital coding experience preferred for an inpatient or outpatient surgery coder RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator Required RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician Required CCS-Certified Coding Specialist Required Certified Pension Consultant (CPC)
  
  

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical