Remote Inpatient Facility Medical Coder

 IKS Health is seeking to hire an experienced Inpatient Facility Medical Coder. 

About IKS Health 

IKS Health takes on the chores of healthcare, reducing administrative, clinical, and operational burdens so that staff can focus on their core purpose: delivering exceptional care. Combining pragmatic technology and dedicated experts, IKS enables stronger, financially sustainable enterprises. Our Care Enablement Platform delivers data-driven value and expertise across the care journey, and IKS is a partner for clinician enterprises looking to effectively scale, improve quality, and achieve cost savings through forward-thinking solutions. Founded in 2006, IKS Health’s global workforce supports large health systems across the United States.

For more information, visit: www.ikshealth.com

Responsibilities: 

Reviews medical records to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures relative to the patient's health care encounter. Selects the principal diagnosis and principal procedure, along with other diagnoses and procedures using UHDDS definition. Ensures appropriate DRG assignment. Abstracts appropriate information from the medical record based on the guidelines provided by the client and after a thorough review of the medical record. Consistently meet productivity and quality performance requirements. Responsible for utilizing Aquity applications to enter charts coded in real-time throughout the scheduled shift. 

Solicits clarification from the physician regarding ambiguous or conflicting documentation in the medical record using guidelines provided by the client. 

Participate in team meetings and all training required by Aquity staff or client. May be asked to participate in training or shadowing of other coders. Flexibility in assignment over multiple clients to ensure meeting required classification hours. Participate in Coding Roundtables through presentation of materials, articles and current issues related to coding and Health Information Management. 

Maintains current knowledge of the information contained in the Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, and the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Participates in education modules as assigned. Responsible for keeping coding credentials up to date and active. 

Maintains effective and professional communication skills. Contributes to a positive company image by exhibiting professionalism, adaptability and mutual respect. 

Coding credentials required: CCS, RHIA, or RHIT

Experience:  

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  

Inpatient Medical and Surgical admissions 

 Must have a minimum of 3 years of current/recent related IP coding experience.  

Must have a minimum of  3 years of experience in acute care.

Understands medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology and disease processes. 

 Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding principles and guidelines, reimbursement systems, federal, state and payor-specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding and billing. 

Must pass inpatient coding proficiency test. 

Knowledge/Skills 

Requires strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written 

Requires a high level of coding accuracy and attention to detail 

Excellent oral and written communication skills – must be detailed and articulate  

Strong knowledge of Google Suite 

Working environment 

Remote working environment; Extended periods of computer-based work. 

Physical Demands 

Prolonged computer screen usage, keyboarding. Long periods of sitting commensurate with computer-based work and work-related phone calls. 

Equal  Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.   

Compensation and Benefits:  

The pay range for this position is $35hr-$42hr. Pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to current market conditions, location, education, work experience, certifications, etc. IKs Health offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, 401k, and paid time off (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements for full-time employees). IKS Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.