[Hiring] Inpatient Facility Medical Coder @IKS Health

Role Description

IKS Health is seeking to hire an experienced Inpatient Facility Medical Coder.

• Reviews medical records to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures relative to the patient's health care encounter.
• Selects the principal diagnosis and principal procedure, along with other diagnoses and procedures using UHDDS definition.
• Ensures appropriate DRG assignment.
• Abstracts appropriate information from the medical record based on the guidelines provided by the client and after a thorough review of the medical record.
• Consistently meets productivity and quality performance requirements.
• Responsible for utilizing Aquity applications to enter charts coded in real-time throughout the scheduled shift.
• Solicits clarification from the physician regarding ambiguous or conflicting documentation in the medical record using guidelines provided by the client.
• Participates in team meetings and all training required by Aquity staff or client.
• May be asked to participate in training or shadowing of other coders.
• Flexibility in assignment over multiple clients to ensure meeting required classification hours.
• Participates in Coding Roundtables through presentation of materials, articles and current issues related to coding and Health Information Management.
• Maintains current knowledge of the information contained in the Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, and the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
• Participates in education modules as assigned.
• Responsible for keeping coding credentials up to date and active.
• Maintains effective and professional communication skills.
• Contributes to a positive company image by exhibiting professionalism, adaptability and mutual respect.

Qualifications

• Coding credentials required: CCS, RHIA, or RHIT.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Inpatient Medical and Surgical admissions experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of current/recent related IP coding experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in acute care.
• Understands medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology and disease processes.
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding principles and guidelines, reimbursement systems, federal, state and payor-specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding and billing.
• Must pass inpatient coding proficiency test.

Requirements

• Requires strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Requires a high level of coding accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills – must be detailed and articulate.
• Strong knowledge of Google Suite.

Working Environment

• Remote working environment; extended periods of computer-based work.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged computer screen usage, keyboarding.
• Long periods of sitting commensurate with computer-based work and work-related phone calls.

Compensation and Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $35/hr - $42/hr.
• Pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to current market conditions, location, education, work experience, certifications, etc.
• IKS Health offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, 401k, and paid time off (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements for full-time employees).