[Hiring] Mid-Level Coder Medical Records Analyst @Nextstep Technology Inc

Role Description

The medical records analyst is primarily responsible for review of health information.

• Analyze protected health information according to project specific rules.
• Participates in the Intake Process of records.
• Assigns ICD-9/10-CM codes according to the guidelines as defined by the AMA.
• Discusses project related discrepancies with Team Lead(s).
• Maintain coding credentials and continuing education or possess and maintain a current and comprehensive understanding of coding rules, changes, and guidelines as defined by the AMA.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in abstracting and ICD-9/ICD-10 coding of general acute hospital (inpatient and outpatient) and physician medical records by applying ICD-9/ICD-10 Coding Guidelines for inpatient and outpatient settings and related Official Coding Clinics.
• Previous RADV (Risk Adjustment Data Validation) experience.
• ICD-9 / ICD-10 CM proficiency required.
• Knowledge in anatomy and physiology, pathology of disease and medical terminology required.
• Ability to write appropriate correspondence and effectively communicate with other members of NS personnel, clients, and customers as necessary.
• Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision and use professional judgment as detailed in the AHIMA Code of Ethics.
• Passing score of 90% on an administered coder assessment must be achieved before further consideration.
• Current certification through AAPC as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or current certification through AHIMA as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in abstracting and ICD-9/ICD-10 coding.
• RADV experience.
• ICD-9 / ICD-10 CM proficiency.
• Knowledge in anatomy and physiology, pathology of disease, and medical terminology.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Passing score of 90% on a coder assessment.
• Current certification as CPC, RHIT, or RHIA.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• Remote position.