What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Coder position at Global IT?
Two years of hospital acute care OP diagnostic coding experience including Emergency, Outpatient procedures, and same day surgery required. - Completion of a certified coding program or graduate of a CAHIM accredited HIT program required.
The Coder reviews clinical documentation and diagnostic results and applies appropriate ICD-10-CM. Codes are used for billing, internal and external reporting, research and regulatory compliance activities. Resolves billing related errors and assists with workflow changes and process improvement projects. Meets ongoing productivity and quality standard of 95% accuracy rate or better. Verifies that all ICD-10 codes are correctly captured. Verifies that physician is correctly abstracted. Keeps abreast of coding guideline changes. Participates in internal and external quality review meetings. May identify chargeable items for facility level for given department. May assign codes for diagnoses and treatment for ancillary outpatient encounters. Abides by the standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to all official coding guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned.
Coder I may be asked to assist Fiscal Coder with reviewing codes on front end and/or back end claim edits.
Job Types: Contract, Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Hybrid remote
Application Question(s):
- What coding certifications do you hold?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- acute care medical coding: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Salary : $28 - $30