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Remote Inpatient and Outpatient Coder - $25-$30/hr. 

Location Phoenix  
Description

Remote Inpatient/Outpatient Coder - $25-$30/hr.

Compensation: $25-$30/hr. (DOE)

Location: Remote

Schedule: PRN - 1099 Contractor

Job Summary

We are currently looking for an Inpatient/Outpatient Coder to join our team. The Inpatient/Outpatient Coder will assist with exceeding our client’s expectations. We are seeking experienced coders interested in a PRN -1099 contract who love coding and enjoy flexible schedules with good benefits.

The Inpatient/Outpatient Coder will help our clients with varying needs. These facilities range from Level 1 Trauma Centers to small rural community clinics and hospitals. The Inpatient/Outpatient Facility Coder will assign and sequence ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCs codes through review of documentation and diagnostic results as appropriate for billing, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance.

· Assigns and sequences ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCs Level II diagnostic and procedural codes for multiple outpatient accounts such as (same-day surgery/SDS, endoscopy, ED/Trauma, breast health, or other more complex patient types).

· Reviews physician documentation for coding appropriateness and accuracy in accordance with AMA coding guidelines.

· Utilizes an electronic medical record (EMR) and computer-assisted coding (CAC) software or an encoder, depending on the client.

· Complies with eCatalyst Healthcare’s coding practices to meet corporate compliance guidelines and to ensure appropriate and effective reimbursement with client’s financial services, medical staff, and other departments.

· Reviews and analyzes medical records for accurate code selection.

· Maintains query communication with providers to ensure timely notification of identified documentation issues that may impact revenue or compliance.

· Assists with the interpretation of codes and other information requested for accurate billing and reimbursement.

· Possesses knowledge and understanding of failed bill parameters. Performs outpatient charge reconciliation to ensure all submitted charges are posted timely and balance with total submitted charges. Assigns charges as applicable.

 
Position Requirements

Required Certifications

  • Candidates must have at least one of the following professional certifications:
  • CPC (Certified Professional Coder)
  • CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist-Phys Based)
  • CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)
  • RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician)
  • RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator)

 

Minimum Requirements

  • Minimum of three (3) years of inpatient and/or outpatient coding experience.
  • 1+ year of Academic Medical Center experience.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
  • Educated in HIPAA regulations; must maintain strict confidentiality of patient and client information.
  • Keen attention to detail to maintain 95% corporate quality standards.
  • Ability to organize and complete work in a timely manner.
  • Ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English.
  • Ability to understand medical/surgical terminology.
 
Full-Time/Part-Time PRN  
About the Organization eCatalyst Healthcare Solutions is proud to be one of the nation's top HIM and Middle Revenue Cycle companies. Our expertise includes coding, auditing, clinical documentation improvement (CDI), master patient index, registry, revenue cycle, staffing, consulting, and more. eCatalyst is distinguished by our highly experienced and credentialed team and our unrelenting client focus.  
EOE Statement eCatalyst Healthcare Solutions, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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