Certified Inpatient Coder Consultant Job in New York, New York
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Job Title: Certified Inpatient Coder Consultant
| Employer: | Aetion |
| Type: | Contract |
| Skills: | Inpatient coding |
| Required Certifications: | Certified Inpatient Coder,or similar,CCS |
| Required Experience: | 3 to 4 years |
| Location: | New York, NY |
| Date Posted: | 9/9/2019 |
Description
We are looking for an Inpatient Coding consultant to contribute to the development of the Aetion Measure Library, a repository of algorithms used for the identification of medical conditions in real-world data. This position is for someone with a deep knowledge of inpatient coding practices, medical terminology, and healthcare claims.
Responsibilities
The following duties include, but are not limited to:
Contribute to the development of Aetion Measure Library algorithms for the identification of medical conditions and events using diagnosis and procedure codes.
Provide subject matter expertise to Aetion scientists regarding medical coding practices and the suitability of medical codes for research purposes.
Qualifications
Required
Inpatient coding experience and certification such as Certified Coding Specialist Certification, Certified Inpatient Coder, or similar
3+ years of experience reviewing, abstracting, and coding medical records.
Expertise in ICD-9 and ICD-10 diagnosis and procedure coding systems and rules.
Strongly Preferred
Experience contributing to the design of epidemiological studies using real world data.
Exceptional attention to detail and extremely strong problem-solving skills to anticipate and proactively recommend solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Time requirements