Medical Coder (Remote)

Job Title: Medical Coder
Location: Hartford, CT 06102
Duration: 13 Week (Possibility of temp to hire)
Shift : 8a-4:30p, Start time any where between 7am-8:30am

Required:

• 2 – 3 years progressive on the job experience
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required and maintained thereafter.
• Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience.

Skills:

Extensive knowledge of:
· ICD 10-CM diagnostic and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes
· Analyzes medical records using the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS), interprets documentation and assigns proper International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Edition, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) diagnoses and ICD-10-Procedural Classification System (PCS) operative procedure codes utilizing designated software to include Computer Assisted Coding (CAC) and/or encoder, coding manuals and other reference material.
· Reviews DRG assigned to each record. Enters coded/abstracted information into software, analyzes DRG groupings, and observes for appropriate DRG assignment.
· Reviews high dollar and more complex cases including but not limited to, medical, surgical, behavioral health and IP Rehabilitation. Applies IRF-PAI guidelines for IP Rehabilitation coding.
· Adheres to all department coding procedures, policies, guidelines and quality standards.
· Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association/American Association of Procedural Coders and adheres to official coding guidelines.
· Meets revenue cycle goals (Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Productivity Standards). Issue Resolution
· Complete daily basis cases that have been assigned for review of edits, etc.
Communication · Collaborates with clinical documentation specialists (CDS) to determine appropriate DRG assignment for compliance and reimbursement purposes.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28