Remote Inpatient Coder – CIOX Health – Remote

Assigns diagnostic and procedural codes to patient records using ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, and ICD-10-PCS codes.

DEFINITION:

A Coding Consultant, Inpatient – Level 3 codes complex cases for all lengths of stays and as needed, audits the work of Level 1 and Level 2 Coding Consultants.

• Reviews medical records and assigns accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Assigns and sequences codes accurately based on medical record documentation.
• Assigns the appropriate discharge disposition to medical records.
• Abstracts and enters the coded data for hospital statistical and reporting requirements.
• Audits the work of Level 1 & 2 Coders, if applicable.
• Communicates documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues to appropriate personnel for follow up and resolution.
• Maintains 95% coding accuracy rate and 95% accuracy rate for MS-DRG assignment and maintains site designated productivity standards.
• Maintains minimum production of 1 charts per hour or site specific productivity standards.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Communicates professionally with co-workers, management, and hospital staff regarding clinical and reimbursement issues.

ADDITIONAL JOB COMPONENTS:

• Typically works remotely, accessing work related tasks via VPN access.
• Reports to work as scheduled.
• Willing and able to travel when necessary, if applicable.
• Complies with all Company and HIM Division policies and procedures.
• Responsible for tracking continuing education credits to maintain professional credentials.
• Attends mandatory sponsored in-service and/or education meetings as required.
• Adheres to the American Health Information Management Association’s code of ethics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’ degree from AHIMA certified HIM Program or Nursing Program or completion of certificate program with CCS preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language.
• A minimum of 1-5 years of coding experience in a hospital and/or coding consulting role.
• Experience in computerized encoding and abstracting software.
• Required to take and pass annual Introductory HIPAA examination and other assigned testing to be given
• Academic and/or teaching facility experience

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.00 – $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends

Experience:

• Medical Coding: 2 years (Required)

Application Question:

• Do you have your CCS, RHIT, and/or RHIA?

Work Location:

• Fully Remote

Hours per week:

Company’s website:

• www.cioxhealth.com

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely: