Position : Medical Coder
Location : Remote
Job Roles and Responsibilities:
What you'll do
- Accurately assign ICD-10 CM, E/M, ICD-10 PCS, CPT, HCPCS, modifiers and units based on documentation.
- Adhere to systems and standards required in multi-specialty medical coding encounters, including Outpatient, Emergency Room, Surgery, Inpatient facilities, Inpatient Professional Rounds, and others.
- Process encounters within required SLA on contract with deficiencies identified escalated as necessary.
- Review and respond to each audit within set time window, with corrections made immediately after final adjudication.
- Complete training on all government systems, including all annual and short notice training.
- Meet or surpass weekly Productivity and Quality targets.
- Coordinate and collaborate with team members and follow directions provided by the Site Manager/Project Manager.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or higher degree.
- Active coding certification credentials from AHIMA or AAPC such as CCS, CCS-P, CPC, RHIA, or RHIT. Initial and annual proof of active certification is required. Must be ICD-10 certified.
- 3+ years of experience with DoD medical coding, re-coding, abstraction, analysis, and assembly of medical record data.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain minimum accuracy rating of 97%
- Ability to secure a DOD security clearance, must not have been unfavorably removed from a government position.
- Current on required training and certification requirements.
- Experience with Microsoft Windows and Office 365 applications including Word, Excel, Teams and others.
- Ability to work in a private and secure area while protecting PHI/PII and meeting HIPAA requirements.
- Experience with DoD Systems. MHS Genesis, EM360, or JLV (preferred).
- Experience in multiple specialties including Behavioral Health, Cardiology, ER, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious disease, Internal medicine, Nephrology, Neurology, OB/Gyn surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, Orthopedic surgery, Outpatient, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Sleep medicine, Transplant surgery, or Vascular surgery (preferred).
What we offer:
In addition to a rewarding career, IMS offers a wide range of benefits to its employees, including:
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time
- 11 Company Paid Holidays
- Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Group Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Group Short Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
