[Hiring] Oncology Coder @IKS Health

Role Description

• 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 company 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 company staff or the 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.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• CPC, COC, CIC, CCA, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT or RHIA.
• Experienced using EPIC with 3M 360.
• 3+ years of Profee Coding Experience.
• 3+ years of Oncology Profee coding experience.
• Ability and experience coding diagnosis, E&M, and CPTs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understands medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology, and disease processes.
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPS and CPT coding principles and guidelines, reimbursement systems, federal, state, and payor-specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding, and billing.
• Must pass 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 Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.

Working Conditions

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

Physical Demands

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

Compensation and Benefits

• The pay for this position is $30 - $32/hr, based on several factors including current market conditions, location, education, work experience, certifications, etc.
• IKS Health offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, 401(k), and paid time off (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements for full-time employees).
• IKS Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.