Inpatient Facility Coder - Full Time

Remote

Full Time

Coding Services

Mid Level

This is a remote role

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated coding professional to join our team as an inpatient facility coder. This position is remote. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of coding experience with facility inpatients, including a variety of medical and surgical encounters. APR-DRG and MS-DRG knowledge is also necessary. The position requires one to be resourceful, organized, independent, and extremely driven.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:

Minimum 5 years of coding experience
Extensive coding in all aspects of inpatient facility coding (ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS); including long lengths of stay and complicated cases, including transplants
MS-DRG and APR-DRG knowledge
Ability to appropriately assign POAs
Vast knowledge of PSIs (Patient Safety Indicators)
Comprehension of CDI reconciliation processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Detail oriented and deadline driven attitude
Understanding of Outpatient Facility coding
Sound knowledge of medical terminology
Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, and internet)
Ability to multitask and keep a sense of urgency
Excellent customer service skills
Strong time management, organization skills, and work ethic

Job Duties:

Accurately code medical records for all inpatient services
Follow current ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines
Adhere to NCD, LCD, and CCI policies and Coding Clinics as necessary
Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines
Collaborate with CDI (Clinical Documentation Integrity) team
Stay updated about new coding rules as codes routinely change
Responsible and accountable for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information. Follow HIPAA security policies and procedures affecting your job, and report any suspected or actual violation or breach
Requires long periods of time sitting and using keyboard and mouse
Meet and maintain department production and quality standards
Additional tasks/duties as assigned by management

Certification Requirements:

CIC, CCS, RHIT, or RHIA

Who we are:

AAPC (www.aapc.com) is the nation’s largest and fastest-growing training, certification, and solutions association in healthcare, supporting more than 200,000 members.

Attributes:

DRIVEN | Self-starts and stays highly motivated to achieve ambitious goals. Shares contagious energy and enthusiasm liberally. Takes initiative without always being directed. Demonstrates confidence in decision-making and effectively balances autonomy and authority with accountability.

HUMBLE | Learns, adapts, and improves relentlessly. Seeks feedback without insecurity and implements coaching. Recognizes others' contributions gratefully. Approaches work and relationships with an abundance mentality. Places the needs of others above self.

TRANSPARENT| Integrity-centered, honest, truthful, and trustworthy in all aspects of work. Keeps commitments to external and internal parties. Holds self strictly accountable, valuing the trust placed in them by others.

SUPPORTIVE | Empowers and uplifts others. Listens actively and responds with empathy and understanding. Prioritizes well-being and growth of team members and customers ahead of own interest. Faces challenges together, believing in collective strength and unity.

INNOVATIVE | Entrepreneurial spirit with a scrappy mentality. Dreams big, sees opportunity, pursues full potential, and finds ways to accomplish the impossible. Rolls up sleeves and does real work. Works quickly, intelligently, and flexibly.

What we Offer

Compensation commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Generous PTO and Holiday Pay
401(k) retirement plan
Remote work-from-home option consideration

AAPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above-listed items.

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