Remote Experienced DoD/DHA Inpatient Medical Coders - Remote

Remote Experienced DoD/DHA Inpatient Medical Coders-Signing Bonus of up to $750 Available

Summary

As a result of recent new contracts awarded Cooper Thomas, LLC, a leading provider of medical coding, auditing, and training services to Federal government clients has immediate openings for DoD or DHA experienced Inpatient Full-Time and Part-Time Coders (W-2 with or without Benefits or 1099/Subcontractors). Please closely review the criteria below and if you meet the minimum qualifications, we look forward to reviewing for application for employment.

Previous experience with the DoD or DHA within the last year is required. You should have experience working in a productivity-driven environment with a government contractor and will be expected to code at an accuracy level of at least 97%. This work will be performed remotely in your home office. All applicants will be expected to take a capabilities coding exam as part of the onboarding process.

Preference will be given to those candidates who meet the qualifications below and have an active Background Investigation and experience with MHS-Genesis.

Qualifications, Skills, Abilities, & Knowledge

• Working knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and DRG assignment and must be able to code Inpatient charts in ICD-10
• Ability to code consistently at 97% accuracy
• Advanced knowledge of the International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD-CM), and Procedural Coding System (PCS); Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS); and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), as used in institutional and professional services medical coding.
• Advanced knowledge of reimbursement systems, including Prospective Payment System (PPS) and Diagnostic Related Groupings (DRGs); Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APCs); and Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS).
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of industry nomenclature; medical and procedural terminology; anatomy and physiology; pharmacology; and disease processes.
• Practical knowledge of medical specialties; medical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; ancillary services (includes, but is not limited to: Laboratory, Dental, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Radiology)

Roles & Responsibilities

• Accurately assigns diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient facility and professional services to include, but not limited to inpatient stays, surgical procedures, dental procedures, anesthesia services, ancillary services, and inpatient ERSA encounters IAW DHA completeness, productivity, and timeliness standards.
• Ensures correct assignment of DRGs for inpatient stays. Codes inpatient discharge records with correct and optimal DRG assignment, Relative Weighted Product (RWP) and Relative Value Units (RVUs) in order for the Center to receive correct reimbursement or workload credit.
• Performs corrections as necessary for tasks entered into the edit failure work queues.
• May be tasked with assisting with ambulatory and outpatient coding if available.

Experience

Applicants for this position are required to possess one of the following levels of experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of medical coding and/or auditing experience in two (2) or more medical, surgical and ancillary (Laboratory, Radiology, Dental) specialties w/in the past 10 years
• Minimum of three (3) years of medical coding or auditing experience if that experience was in an MTF. A minimum of one (1) year of performance in the specialties listed above is required.

Credentials

Applicants for this position are required to possess a current coding certification in good standing from EACH of the following categories:

• Professional Services Coding Certifications: ONE of the following recognized professional coding certifications: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT); Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA); Certified Professional Coder (CPC); or Certified Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P).
• Institutional (Facility) Coding Certifications: ONE of the following recognized institutional coding certifications: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT); Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA); Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).

Formal Education Requirement

Applicants for this position are required to possess post-high school education or training from ONE of the following:

• An Associate’s degree or higher in Health Information Management or Healthcare Administration, healthcare related major, or biological science
• A University certificate in medical coding
• At least 30 semester hours of University/College credit that includes relevant coursework
• such as anatomy/physiology, medical terminology, health information management, and/or pharmacology
• Successful completion of an American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) coding certification preparation course for professional services or facility coding that includes medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, health information management concepts, and pharmacology
• Successful completion of a training course beyond apprentice level for medical technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or hospital training, obtained in a training program given by the Armed Forces or the U.S. Maritime Service under close medical supervision.

Cooper Thomas, LLC is a leading provider of health information management services. Established in Washington, DC in 2003, Cooper Thomas offers a competitive pay and benefits package. The selected candidate will be required to undergo a background investigation. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Equal opportunity employer.

IMPORTANT NOTE: To apply, please go to the “Careers” section of our website at www.cooperthomas.com, and follow the instructions to register and apply.