About the role
Are you ready for your next career adventure! Integrated Management Strategies (IMS) is an award-winning fast-growing woman-owned small business in the Washington DC area specializing in healthcare technology and management consulting. We are seeking an experiencedOutpatient Medical Coderto join our healthcare consulting practice. The role is on site in Bethesda MD. We are proud of our national presence and excited to offer great career opportunities within the organization.
What youll 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 in an Outpatient setting.
- 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 medical coding re-coding abstraction analysis and assembly of medical record data.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain minimum accuracy rating of 97%
- US Citizenship
- 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:
- Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Personal and Family Sick Time
- 11 Company Paid Holidays
- Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 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
Integrated Management Strategies is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability pregnancy status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for the employment process please email your request to
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