Remote Inpatient Coder
GeBBS Healthcare Solutions, an industry leader in Health Information Management (HIM) and Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) outsourcing solutions, has several immediate openings for Remote Inpatient Coder. Full-time benefits include:
- - Paid Time Off (PTO)
- - Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- - AD&D
- - 401K eligibility
Role and Responsibilities:
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- - Assigns ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, and/or CPT/HCPCS codes, as appropriate, and abstract pertinent information from patient records using the EMR system, with the assistance of the Client Encoder
- - Utilizes technical coding principals and DRG and/or APC reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate diagnoses and/or procedures
- - Ensures optimal reimbursement of all cases in compliance with CMS policies and procedures and Official Coding Guidelines
- - Keeps abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements. Brings and identifies concerns to the auditor and/or to the supervisor
- - Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association
- - Adheres to Official Coding Guidelines, CMS policies and regulations and Client’s policies and procedures
- - Ensures client’s production and quality expectations are met
- - Communicates professionally and effectively with clients, coding staff, and GeBBS corporate staff
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
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- - Certification from AHIMA or AAPC: Must hold at least one of the following certifications: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, COC
- - Minimum of 3 years inpatient coding experience
- - Good communication skills
- - Successful completion of GeBBS background screening and hiring process
- - Successful completion of GeBBS screening exam(s) with a passing score of 80% or greater
- - Client specific software, EMR, encoder, general software experience preferred, but not mandatory
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