Inpatient Coder - Health and Information Management
Remote
7 month plus contract
HIM Inpatient Coder - Trauma and/or Research University Experience
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Assigns ICD-10-CM-PCS and/or CPT-4 diagnostic and procedure codes to patient charts with accuracy and attention to detail
Abstracts selected data items and enters in 3M encoder/Epic software with accuracy and attention to detail Completes UHDDS data abstraction as required Maintains a log of work performed Completes other assigned duties as directed by management
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge: RHIA, RHIT, and/or CCS Certification Minimum 3 years experience Inpatient medical record coding
Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology required Windows applications, Outlook, WebEx and other apps as needed to perform role
Abilities :
Ability to concentrate on task at hand in open distracting environment independent manner; minimizing distractions in private work-from-home space Ability to apply local, state, and federal coding guidelines with attention to detail
Shift Info: Day 5x8-Hour (08:00 - 17:00)