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Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Remote Medical Coder (HIM Hospital Coder I)
Location : Remote (Must reside on a Hawaiian Island)
Job Type : Contract (6 months, potential for extension / conversion)
Hours : Standard Business Hours, Monday – Friday (40 hours / week)
About the Role :
We are seeking a detail-oriented Certified Medical Coder to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for coding hospital inpatient and outpatient records while ensuring compliance with ICD-10, CMS, OSHPD, and Kaiser organizational coding guidelines . This position is fully remote but requires residency on a Hawaiian Island.
What You’ll Do :
Accurately code and abstract hospital records following industry standards (ICD-10, CPT).
Review and analyze clinical documentation to ensure proper coding and sequencing of diagnoses / procedures.
Communicate effectively with physicians to clarify documentation and coding-related inquiries.
Meet established productivity and accuracy benchmarks.
Maintain compliance with AHIMA coding code of ethics and continuing education requirements (minimum of 10 CE units annually).
What We’re Looking For :
Certification : Certified Coding Associate (CCA) with eligibility for CCS, RHIT, or RHIA.
Experience : Minimum 2 years of recent hospital coding experience (inpatient or outpatient).
Technical Skills : Experience using EPIC and strong PC proficiency.
Knowledge : Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and disease processes .
Attention to Detail : Ability to analyze health records and ensure coding accuracy.
Communication : Comfortable interacting with physicians for documentation clarification.
Additional Requirements :
Must pass organizations coding test with a minimum score of 75%.
Ability to sit for extended periods and occasionally lift / push / pull up to 20 lbs.
Why Join Us?
Work remotely from any Hawaiian island.
Competitive pay with potential for contract extension or permanent placement.
Be part of a professional, high-performing coding team.
If you’re a certified coder with hospital coding experience and are ready to hit the ground running, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today!
Pay Details : $22.00 to $25.00 per hour
Search managed by : Jodeen Karls
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
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Salary : $22 - $25
