Fully Remote Hospital Coder (II and III)
M-F, Daytime
$21-$29 depending on years of experience and credentials
Insight Global is hiring for Remote Hospital Coders to support our client's facility based in South Florida.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- CPC (III) or CCS (II); CCS preferred
- Hospital Billing/Coding Experience
- Must have knowledge and understanding of the official ICD-10-CM outpatient coding guidelines.
- Knowledge and understanding of the CPT Assistant and Coding Clinics, advanced Medical Terminology and Anatomy
The Outpatient Coder (III):
- Review and assigns the correct ICD-10-CM codes based on documentation in the patient’s chart or script.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current coding practices and have the ability to receive ongoing education pertaining to coding changes/updates mandated by CMS and various insurance entities.
- Responsible for reviewing ER document (HED) and assigning the appropriate points/procedure/CPT for E&M/Procedure levels using the HIC application for ER and IP patient types.
- Required to code GI Lab, VLB, OBS, SDS & ERD & Ancillary charts daily to meet the standard productivity.
The Coder (II):
- Manage more queries if needed for clarification of assigning the correct codes that impact the DRG.
- Codes weekly in house review of high dollar cases for concurrent DRG/Reimbursement assignment.
- Work with CDS (Clinical Documentation Specialist) who assign concurrently ICD-10-CM/PCS codes.
- They enter final DRG assignments in CDR2 software and confer with CDS team members on any mismatched DRGs.
- Must be able to accurately facilitate the completion of incomplete medical records, monitor deficiencies, and meet established proficiency and productivities standards. Perform other duties as assigned.