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Job Description

Company : Luminis Health

Position : Inpatient Medical Coder

Location : Remote (

must sit in one of the following states : MD, PA, DC, WV, VA, TX, NC, SC, TN, GA, and FL.)

SHIFT : Monday-Friday 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm

Duration : 6 month contract to hire

Must-haves

HS Degree or equivalent.

Certified as a CPC, CIC or CCS.

5 years of experience coding for a large healthcare system.

Proficient in both inpatient and outpatient coding.

Extremely strong knowledge of MS-DRG and APR-DRG coding

Plusses

Experience coding in L&D, Orthopedics, GI, or GYN.

Day to day :

Insight Global is seeking 1 Inpatient Medical Coder to support a large healthcare system based out of Annapolis, MD. The Inpatient Medical Coder under the supervision of the Manager of Coding and Data Quality accurately codes hospital inpatient accounts for the purpose of appropriate reimbursement, research, statistics and compliance to federal and state regulations in accordance with established ICD-10-CM / PCS coding classification systems.

Essential Job Duties :

Analyzes inpatient cases, identifies and assigns ICD-10 diagnostic and PCS procedural codes for the purpose of reimbursement, research and compliance with federal and state regulations. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of coding nomenclature to ensure accurate APR-DRG / SOI / ROM and POA assignment.

Utilizes critical thinking to analyze and evaluate documentation issues with consultation from the medical and clinical staff, and clinical documentation specialists as needed.

Monitors assigned work on a daily basis in order to facilitate the billing process within the established timeframes. Codes and abstracts records within timeframes established for each patient type.

Maintain a high level of accuracy in code assignment to prevent claim denials, billing errors, and potential legal issues.

Review medical records, including patient histories, examination findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans, to extract pertinent information for code assignment.

Communicates with various departments within the hospitals regarding billing and registration issues. Refers any problems to management timely, providing clear details.

Complies with AHIMA standards of ethical coding and coding compliance guidelines, including adherence to HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) privacy regulations.

Utilizes coding references, software tools, and electronic health records (EHR) to facilitate accurate and efficient code assignment.

Participate in ongoing education, training, and certification programs to enhance coding proficiency and maintain credentials.

Demonstrates support and compliance with Luminis Health Medical System mission, vision, values statement, goals and objectives and policies. Performs other duties or projects such as coding corrections as assigned by the manager.

Company Description

Insight Global is a prominent staffing and services company that specializes in sourcing professionals across various fields, including IT, healthcare, finance / accounting, engineering, and the public sector. They cater to Fortune 1000 clients and have a significant presence with over 70 locations in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Insight Global places more than 50,000 people in jobs annually.

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