[Hiring] Dual (Facility & Profee) Orthopedic Medical Coder @IKS Health

Role Description

IKS Health Company is hiring an experienced coder responsible for providing coding and abstracting services for clients on inpatient, outpatient, and clinic visits for professional fee (physician services) medical records using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 data sets for a wide variety of medical specialties. You will use established coding principles, software, and your knowledge and experience to assign diagnostic and procedural codes after a thorough review of the medical record. As a coding team member, you may participate in industry forums as well as support coding education within the team.

• Review medical records to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures relative to the patient's healthcare encounter.
• Abstract appropriate information from the medical record based on the guidelines provided by the client and after a thorough review of the medical record.
• Solicits clarification from the physician regarding ambiguous or conflicting documentation in the medical record using guidelines provided by the client.
• May act as a mentor to training coders and/or new hires by providing education and training.
• Maintains current knowledge of the information contained in the Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, and the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
• Maintains effective and professional communication skills.
• Contributes to a positive company image by exhibiting professionalism, adaptability, and mutual respect.

Qualifications

• CPC, COC, CIC, CCA, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT or RHIA.
• Must have strong skills in both Orthopedic Profee & Facility coding (3 plus years).
• Must have experience coding: Clinic E&M, Diagnosis, and CPTs.
• Must have Profee and facility Neurology coding experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understands medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology, and disease processes.
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding principles and guidelines, reimbursement systems, and federal, state, and payer-specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding, and billing.
• Must pass a coding proficiency test.

Benefits

• 18 PTO days accrued during your first year!
• 7 paid holidays annually.
• Job-related education reimbursement, and CEUs.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, short- and long-term disability, and voluntary life insurance plan.
• Opportunities for career advancement!
• Work remotely and flexible hours contingent on the client’s needs.