Emergency Department Facility Coder - Telecommute anywhere in the US - Full-time / Part-time

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Delivering quality care starts with ensuring our processes and documentation standards are being met and kept at the highest level possible. This means working behind the scenes ensuring a member-centric approach to care. As an Inpatient Medical Coder you will determine and record the correct medical codes for all treatments and health services. Ensuring proper records is just one way your work will impact the health and wellness of our members on a huge scale. 
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As a Medical Coder you will work remotely to accurately determine CPT and ICD-10 Codes for all procedures and diagnoses for inpatient records and transcription. You will ensure that all Coding assignments are accurate according to coding policies and based on the documentation provided in the Medical record. Using a thorough knowledge of coding policies and procedures as well as medical terminology and technology, you will be responsible for providing documentation feedback to physicians under the direction of the Coding Operations Manager or Quality Management personnel.  
Primary Responsibilities:

Identify appropriate assignment of CPT and ICD-10 Codes for Outpatient Physician and facility services provided in an Observation service setting.
Abstract additional data elements during the Chart Review process when coding, as needed
Maintain a thorough understanding of assigned Client Coding specifics
Review and maintain a record of charts coded, held, and/or missing
Provide documentation feedback to Providers, as needed, and queries physicians when appropriate
Maintain up-to-date Coding knowledge by reviewing materials disseminated/recommended by the QM Manager, Coding Operations Managers, and Director of Coding/Quality Management, among others
Participate in Coding department meetings and educational events
Adhere to and maintains required levels of performance in both Coding accuracy and productivity
This a telecommute position where candidates must be able to work Tuesday - Saturday or Sunday - Thursday day time business hours.

Required Qualifications:

Coding credential required from AHIMA/AAPC (ROCC, RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, COC, CPC-P)
HS Diploma or GED
2+ years Emergency Department facility coding experience
Must have ICD-10 experience
Ability to use a PC in a Windows environment, including MS Word and EMR systems
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with various Encoder systems (i.e., 3M, EPIC)
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