Facility Medical Coder (REMOTE FROM: WA/OR USA ONLY)
Facility Medical Coder (REMOTE FROM: WA/OR USA ONLY)
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Job Description
The Outpatient Facility Medical Coder is responsible for independently and efficiently assigning accurate diagnosis and procedure codes to patients health information records. Meets and maintains department standards for performance productivity and quality. This role requires proficiency in medical record review and translating clinical information into coded data to ensure correct codes for diagnoses procedures and other services provided. Other assigned duties will also be performed as required.
Ability to Commute
Portland OR (Must live in Washington State or Oregon.
Experience
At least 2 years Facility Coding (Required)
Training
One (1) week training on-site or until the department expectations are met.
Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum two (2) years experience in a directly related coding field or 18 months within the Apprentice program.
- Requires 5 years of facility coding experience.
Location:
- Must live in Washington State or Oregon
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)
The candidate must have 1 from the following list:
- Registered Health Information Technician Certificate
- Registered Health Information Administrator Certificate
- Certified Coding Specialist
- Previous experience with EMR patient documentation systems with intermediate knowledge and skill in the use of a computer.
- Advanced knowledge of disease processes diagnostic and surgical procedures ICD-10-CM ICD-10-PCS HCPCS/CPT classification systems and health information/medical record department responsibilities with knowledge of government regulations and areas of scrutiny for potential fraud and abuse issues.
- Advanced knowledge of medical terminology pharmacology and medial coding principles for ICD-10-CM ICD-10-PCS HCPCS/CPT coding.
- Fluent in English demonstrating skill and proficiency in oral and written communication.
- Skills in time management organization and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage a significant workload and to work efficiently under pressure meeting established deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Ability to use independent thought and judgment.
- Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
- Meets and maintains department standards for performance productivity and quality.
- Department will furnish the final candidate with a coding skill test. The candidate will be required to pass with a 75% or better on the test.
- Academic knowledge and working experience performing coding and abstracting responsibilities in health information/medical record services.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in health information/Medical record environment with facility coding experience that includes Medicare reimbursement guidelines.
- Proficient knowledge and skill in the use of a computer and related system and software to include: EMR(s) Microsoft Office Suite and other software programs.
- Ability to evaluate analyze and develop information regarding mathematical statistics and percentages that compare finding trends and outcomes related to productivity and /ore medical record audits.
- Extensive knowledge of ICD-10 coding guidelines; with knowledge and demonstrated understand of CMS HCC Risk Adjustment coding and data validation requirements.
- Degree in Health Information Management.
Company Description:
HR Recruiting Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color religion sex race disability national origin or protected Veteran status. We are a worldwideRecruiting & Employment Solutions are a leading provider of Direct Hire Permanent B2B & Contract placements in various sectors.
Employment Type
Full-Time
