| Employer: | iMedX, Inc. |
| Type: | Contract Part-TimeRemote |
| Skills: | Minimum of three years’ coding work experience encompassing a working knowledge of the ICD and CPT coding systems; medical terminology; anatomy and physiology; and health record content. |
| Specialties: | Coding fluency in at least one of the following: inpatient, outpatient (ER, diagnostic, injections/infusions or observation) or ambulatory surgery. |
| Required Certifications: | CCS,RHIT,RHIT |
| Required Experience: | 3 to 4 years |
| Preferred Experience: | 3 to 4 years |
| Location: | Atlanta, GA* Note: This listing is for a remote position |
| Date Posted: | 8/15/2019 |
PURPOSE
The Medical Coding Specialist abstracts clinical information from health records and assigns accurate and complete codes in accordance with Official Coding Guidelines and iMedX standards as appropriate.
Reports to: Coding Manager
The Medical Coding Specialist will focus primarily on ensuring accurate and complete work based on departmental objectives while ensuring client satisfaction to include the following responsibilities:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Abstracts relevant clinical information from the health records.
- Identifies the principal and secondary diagnoses based on the Coding Guidelines.
- Assigns ICD codes to the principal and secondary diagnoses.
- Identifies procedures based on Coding Guidelines.
- Assigns ICD and CPT codes to the procedures.
- Assigns applicable codes for inpatient cases based on Coding Guidelines.
- Complies with the Clinical Coding Initiative (CCI) edits when assigning codes.
- Meets or exceeds the iMedX coding quality standards.
- Understands and adheres to all requirements related to coding compliance.
- Performs coding in an efficient and productive manner utilizing good time management and professional work habits. Meets productivity standards for position.
- Refers coding questions to the Coding Manager in a timely manner for feedback and coding guideline development.
- Continually enhances coding skills. Participates in team meetings and educational conferences to ensure coding practice remains current.
- Maintains confidentiality and safeguards the privacy of protected health information (PHI).
- Promotes the Company’s values.
- Performs other job related duties as may be assigned or required.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Education:
High school diploma or GED equivalent. Completion of a formal coding program. Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or other AHIMA or AAPC approved coding credential preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of three years’ coding work experience encompassing a working knowledge of the ICD and CPT coding systems; medical terminology; anatomy and physiology; and health record content. Coding fluency in at least one of the following: inpatient, outpatient (ER, diagnostic, injections/infusions or observation) or ambulatory surgery. Exhibits a sense of urgency towards work, possesses intermediate level computer skills, attention to detail, excellent customer service and written and verbal communication skills.
Physical Work Environment:
The work environment is a home-based position that involves long periods of sitting with repetitive motions of hand and arm and may include frequent bending and twisting.
Travel Required: 0%