What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Coder position at Pride Health?
Pride Health is hiring a Medical Coder to support our client’s medical facility based in Connecticut.
This is a 3-month contract with the possibility of temp to hire, competitive pay and benefits, and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization
Title: Medical Coder
Duration: 3 Months Temp to Hire
Location: Hartford, CT 06102 (Fully Remote)
Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Pay Range: $24hr. - $26/hr.
Job Duties
- Review inpatient clinical documentation to determine the appropriate assignment of alphanumeric diagnosis/procedure codes and Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG).
- Data is classified for internal and external statistical reporting, research, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement.
- 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.
- Meets revenue cycle goals (Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Productivity Standards). Issue Resolution · Complete daily case that have been assigned for review of edits, etc.
- Communication · Collaborates with clinical documentation specialists (CDS) to determine appropriate DRG assignments for compliance and reimbursement purposes.
Required
- 2 – 3 years progressive on-the-job experience Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required and maintained thereafter.
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
Pride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.
Salary : $24 - $26
