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Inpatient Medical Coder III

TEKsystems
TEKsystems Salary
Hartford, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/21/2025
JOB SUMMARY:
Under moderate supervision primarily responsible for the review and analysis of inpatient medical record documentation and based on official coding guidelines apply ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS diagnosis and procedure codes to render appropriate reimbursement and meet regulatory coding requirements for inpatient services rendered in an acute care hospital facility. Focus on Medical and Surgical encounters, and supporting the coding of Diagnostic Radiology, Orthopedic, Spine & Vascular encounters, and ability to work Inpatient Billing and CHIME Edits.
Responsibilities include:

* Applies extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology, and diagnostic and procedural terminology to determine the appropriate assignment of diagnosis and procedure codes for all types of IP accounts.
* 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 included 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.
* Codes all types of cases including the most complex.
* 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)
* Manages the coding and IP edit work queues
* Completes reviews of denials and combined accounts
JOB QUALIFICATIONS

* Experience: 2-5 years of inpatient coding experience. Level 1 trauma experience highly preferred.
* Licensure: CCS certification required.
* Skills: Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding conventions, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, federal regulations and policies pertaining to documentation and billing.
* Solid understanding of CPT and HCPCS coding preferred.
* Must be able to remain calm under pressure, this is a high-volume fast-paced position.
Details:

* Pay: $35 - $40/hr.
* Pay cycle - weekly | medical, dental, and vision benefits offered.
* 100% Remote
* Schedule: Monday - Friday | Flexible start time between 7am - 8:30am EST (40 hours per week)
*Pay and Benefits*
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

* Medical, dental & vision
* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
* Short and long-term disability
* Health Spending Account (HSA)
* Transportation benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
*Workplace Type*
This is a fully remote position.
*Application Deadline*
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 25, 2025.





About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

 

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