[Hiring] Medical Coder II @Decypher

Role Description

Join Decypher and make a direct impact on the health and readiness of America’s service members, veterans, and their families. Since 2008, Decypher has offered healthcare industry professionals careers where their expertise is valued, and their work makes a meaningful impact. Decypher partners with the Defense Health Agency to deliver professional services, technology, and management solutions. Our mission is to provide and support quality care for our veterans, servicemembers, and their families, across the United States.

The Medical Coder II is responsible for accurately assigning inpatient facility and professional medical codes, including:

• ICD-CM
• CPT
• HCPCS
• Modifiers
• E&M codes

While ensuring compliance with DHA coding standards and documentation requirements, the role involves:

• Collaborating with providers and clinical staff to resolve documentation discrepancies
• Providing coding education and guidance
• Maintaining productivity and accuracy standards
• Supporting coding compliance across military healthcare systems

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of medical coding and/or auditing experience in two (2) or more medical, surgical, and ancillary specialties within the past 10 years OR
• Minimum of two (2) years of medical coding or auditing experience in a Military Treatment Facility (MTF), with at least one (1) year of documented performance in the relevant specialties
• Education Requirements: Completion of at least ONE of the following:
• Associate's Degree in Health Information, Healthcare Administration, or Biological Science
• University Certificate in medical coding
• At least 30 semester hours university/college credit that includes relevant coursework such as anatomy/physiology, medical terminology, health information management, or pharmacology
• Successful completion of AAPC or AHIMA coding certification preparation course for professional services or facility coding
• Successful completion of a training course beyond apprentice level for medical technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or hospital training from the Armed Forces or U.S. Maritime Service
• Certification: ONE of the following recognized professional coding certifications:
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Certified Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P)
• ONE of the following recognized institutional coding certifications:
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)
• Minimum 80% passing score on Medical Coding Test

Requirements

• Accurately assigns diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient facility and professional services
• Performs necessary tasks within MHS GENESIS® and other military coding systems
• Accurately assigns E&M codes, ICD-CM diagnoses, CPT, HCPCS, modifiers, and quantities derived from medical record documentation
• Reviews encounter and/or record documentation to identify and resolve inconsistencies, ambiguities, or discrepancies
• Assigns accurate codes to encounters based upon provider responses to coding queries
• Supports DHA coding compliance by performing due diligence in ethically and appropriately researching and/or interpreting existing guidance
• Utilizes MHS computer systems to remotely access patient records and assign codes for patient encounters in support of other MTFs
• Achieve and maintain DHA coding productivity and accuracy standards for the position
• Educates and provides feedback to providers and clinical staff to resolve documentation issues
• Acts as a source of reference to medical staff having questions, issues, or concerns related to coding
• Responds to provider questions and provides examples of appropriate coding and documentation references
• Collaborates with and supports medical coding auditors, trainers, and compliance specialists

Benefits

• Compensation: Up to $38.09 per hour + additional cash pay for benefits (H&W)
• 100% Remote work environment
• Flexible scheduling Sunday–Saturday
• Up to 40 hours per week
• Physical requirements: May be required to lift 20-25 pounds independently; position requires long periods of sitting and computer use in an office setting
• Currently hiring remote medical coders in various states including AK, AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, ME, MO, MS, NC, NE, NM, NV, OH, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA