What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Inpatient Medical Coder position at TEKsystems?
*Description*
Responsible for hospital inpatient coding and abstracting based on documentation and coding guidelines within established productivity standards for all accounts assigned. Resolves coding related edits and denials and provides ongoing feedback and education to physicians and clinicians. Responsible for following up on all accounts unable to code due to missing/incomplete documentation or charges. certifications in at least one of the following areas: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P.
Responsible for abstracting and providing CPT, ICD, and HCPCS codes for procedures. Resolves coding related edits and denials, and provides ongoing physician feedback and education.
*QUALIFICATIONS:*
Associate or bachelor's degree in HIM, required.
RHIA, RHIT, or CCS required.
3 or more years exclusively in inpatient hospital coding experience, required.
Experience in OB or ENT coding, General Surgery (except open heart), codes for Length of stay 3-5 days.
Must have Epic
Demonstrated advanced ability to use and understand DRG, ICD-10-CM, and ICD-10-PCS coding methodologies.
Advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, disease processes and medical terminology
We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.
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. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:
* Medical, Dental & Vision
* 401(k)/Roth
* Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D
* Short and long-term disability
* HSA & DCFSA
* Transportation benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Company Paid Time off or State Sick Leave
#prioritywest
*Pay and Benefits*
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00
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 hybrid position in Renton,WA.
*Application Deadline*
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 24, 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.
Responsible for hospital inpatient coding and abstracting based on documentation and coding guidelines within established productivity standards for all accounts assigned. Resolves coding related edits and denials and provides ongoing feedback and education to physicians and clinicians. Responsible for following up on all accounts unable to code due to missing/incomplete documentation or charges. certifications in at least one of the following areas: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P.
Responsible for abstracting and providing CPT, ICD, and HCPCS codes for procedures. Resolves coding related edits and denials, and provides ongoing physician feedback and education.
*QUALIFICATIONS:*
Associate or bachelor's degree in HIM, required.
RHIA, RHIT, or CCS required.
3 or more years exclusively in inpatient hospital coding experience, required.
Experience in OB or ENT coding, General Surgery (except open heart), codes for Length of stay 3-5 days.
Must have Epic
Demonstrated advanced ability to use and understand DRG, ICD-10-CM, and ICD-10-PCS coding methodologies.
Advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, disease processes and medical terminology
We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.
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. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:
* Medical, Dental & Vision
* 401(k)/Roth
* Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D
* Short and long-term disability
* HSA & DCFSA
* Transportation benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Company Paid Time off or State Sick Leave
#prioritywest
*Pay and Benefits*
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00
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 hybrid position in Renton,WA.
*Application Deadline*
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 24, 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.
Salary : $28 - $30
