What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Coder-Inpatient position at The Arora Group?
Currently recruiting an ON-SITE Medical Coder-Inpatient in Hampton, Virginia, to provide support to Active Duty heroes, their families, and retirees at Langley AFB. The full-time position is Monday-Friday, 8 hours shifts between 7: 30am and 4: 30pm. Telework/Remote work may be available with base approval..
DUTIES OF THE MEDICAL CODER-INPATIENT:
The Arora Group is an award-winning, Joint Commission-certified healthcare services and workforce solutions company that has provided medical care for the men and women who serve our country since 1989. Arora is one of the nation s top employers of physicians, nurses, allied health, dental, and other professionals in government contract jobs. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
DUTIES OF THE MEDICAL CODER-INPATIENT:
- Have advanced knowledge of the International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD-CM);Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS);and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT).
- The coder must have practical knowledge of the reimbursements systems, including but not limited to, Prospective Payment System (PPS) and Diagnostic Related Groupings (DRGs), Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APCs);and the Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS).
- Applies knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, disease processes, treatment modalities, diagnostic tests, medications, procedures as well as the principles and practices of health services and the organizational structure to ensure proper code selection.
- Monitors the ever-changing regulatory and policy requirements affecting coded information for the full spectrum of services provided.
- Maintains technical currency through continuing education and training opportunities.
- Utilize military healthcare computers to remotely access patient records and assign codes for patient encounters.
- May provide limited assistance as necessary to the facility s data quality, group practice managers, or other facility business functions in compiling, analyzing, and reporting coding data for performance purposes.
- Associate s Degree or higher in Health Information Management;OR a certificate from an university in medical coding;OR at least 30 hours of university/college credit that includes relevant coursework such as anatomy/physiology, medical terminology, health information management, and/or pharmacology;OR successful completion of an American Academy Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) coding certification preparation course for professional services or facility coding that includes medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, health information management concepts, and pharmacology.
- Five years of medical coding and/or auditing experience in at least two or more medical, surgical and ancillary specialties within the last 10 years. Required experience must include Medical Severity-Diagnostic Related Group (MS-DRG) assignment. A minimum of one year of performance in the specialty is required to be considered qualifying.
- A Registered health Information Technician (RHIT) and Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) from AHIMA are acceptable to count for either a professional services coding certification or institutional coding certification, but not both.
- Possess either the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CSS-P), this will satisfy the certification needed from the Professional Services Coding Certifications.
- Possess either the National Alliance of Medical Auditing Specialists (NAMAS) or the Certified Evaluation and Management Auditor (CEMA). This will satisfy the Evaluation and Management (E&M) Auditor Certification.
- Possess either the Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) or the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS). This will satisfy the Institutional Coding Certification requirement.
- Current BLS
- Must be a U.S. Citizen (for access to Government computer systems)
- Competitive pay
- 10 days paid time off per year plus 7 sick days per year
- 10 paid Federal holidays
- Health & Welfare allowance mostly covers the cost of health insurance, long and short-term disability, and life insurance
- Dental and vision plans offered, 401(k)
The Arora Group is an award-winning, Joint Commission-certified healthcare services and workforce solutions company that has provided medical care for the men and women who serve our country since 1989. Arora is one of the nation s top employers of physicians, nurses, allied health, dental, and other professionals in government contract jobs. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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