What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Coder (Remote) position at GetixHealth?
Job Description
- Reviews electronic health record documentation and determines accurate assignment of ICD-10, CPT and or and PCS for diagnosis, complications and co-morbidities of inpatient hospital stay
- Determines principal procedure codes and proper sequencing
- When necessary, submits provider query following client specific guidelines for compliance and clinical documentation protocols
- Abides by standards of medical professional code of conduct
- Consistently meets production and quality metrics
- Experience w Outpatient hospital coding an additional bonus
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of inpatient abstract coding assignments and audits
- Proficient in use of electronic health record navigation and encoder product
- Excellent written communication skills, for client and project manager
- CCS, RHIT or CPC-H Certification
- Complete pre-hire coding assessment as requested
