Medical Coding Specialist, LTACH

Job Description

Medical Coding Specialist, Long Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) - REMOTE

JOB SUMMARY:

The Medical Coding Specialist, LTACH is responsible for accurately abstracting data into appropriate client electronic medical record systems, following the Official ICD-10-CM Guidelines for Coding, UHDDS guidelines, and CMS directives. Performs data entry of required abstracted patient information into the client’s information system. Assigns Present on Admission (POA) indicators according to AHA POA guidelines. Queries physicians when appropriate and interacts with Clinical Documentation staff as per account requirements. Maintains consistent coding accuracy rate of 95% or better while also meeting productivity standards.

Only resumes/CVs that reflect the requirements of this job will be considered.  To submit a general application, please use this link: www.Intellisiq.com

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM codes to long term acute care hospitalsas per client designated workflow
• Abstracts and enters coded data for hospital statistical and reporting requirements
• Assigns present on admission indicators and discharge dispositions
• Queries physicians to clarify conflicting, imprecise, incomplete, ambiguous, and/or inconsistent clinical information when appropriate
• Communicates documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues to appropriate personnel for follow up and resolution as appropriate
• Communicates with Clinical Documentation Improvement teams for follow up and reconciliation of accounts as appropriate
• Maintains required productivity and quality requirements
• Maintains coding credential requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidate must possess an approved AHIMA or AAPC coding credential
• Minimum 3 years’ inpatient coding experience required
• Minimum 1 year LTACH coding experience preferred

Additional Information

KEY SUCCESS ATTRIBUTES: 

• Integrity, passion, and ethics are required
• Demonstrates strong communication and collaboration skills
• Has strong analytic and problem-solving abilities and techniques
• Exhibit consistent initiative with strong drive for results and success
• Demonstrate commitment to a team environment 
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal as well as well-developed written, verbal, and presentation communication skills including deep listening and attention to detail 
• Ability to self-motivate and self-direct
• Possess strong time management and organizational skills
• Commitment and adherence to company Core Values

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Communication
• High level of integrity & ethical judgement
• Consistency and Reliability
• Meeting Standards

BENEFITS: We offer an excellent salary, full benefits package including 401(k) with company match and discretionary profit sharing, group medical, dental, vision, life, & short-term disability insurance, and PTO policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Over 90% of the time is spend indoors, with protection from weather conditions. Exposure to noise levels that may be distracting or uncomfortable is present in only unusual situations.  Ability to travel to field sites may be required up to 15% of the time.

WORKING CONDITIONS WHILE PERFORMING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Over 90% of the time is spent indoors, with protection from weather conditions. Exposure to noise levels that may be distracting or uncomfortable is present in only unusual situations.

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