HIM Hospital Coder I

Immediate need for a talented HIM Hospital Coder I. This is a 12+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Wailuku, HI (Remote). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID:25-59579

Pay Range: $30 - $35/hour.  Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Review medical records to identify diagnoses/procedures.
• Under general supervision, organizes and prioritizes all work to ensure that records are coded in timeframes that will assure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all procedures concerning the sequencing of diagnoses, procedures as outlined in but not limited to ICD-10-CM, CPT, Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set, Medicare guidelines and other appropriate classification systems.
• Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy and physiology to interpret general medical classifications for coding outpatient encounter or inpatient discharge data.
• The above duty statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to positions in this classification and, as such, are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required of every position so classified.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Skills-CPC, CCS, Inpatient Coding, Professional Coding, Outpatient Coding.
• Strong knowledge of medical coding system, attention to detail and analytical skills, critical thinking, compliance and regulatory knowledge.
• All work is performed in accordance with the rules, regulations and coding conventions as established by the American Hospital Association (Coding Clinic), ICD-10, CMS, OSHPD and Client organizational/institutional coding guidelines.
• This position requires a Certified Coding Associate (CCA) and eligibility to become a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
• Completion of classes in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, ICD-10 and CPT coding conventions, and disease process from an accredited program. Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Must have two years of continuous hospital experience in coding/abstracting within the last five years.
• Demonstrated ability to understand the clinical content of a health record.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with physicians in order to clarify diagnoses/procedures and sequencing of diagnoses.
• Must be able to meet quantity and quality standards established for Coders I.
• Basic PC skills.
• Must attain a grade of 75% on the Client coding test.
• Must maintain a minimum of ten (10) CE units annually. Must maintain current coding credential.
• Will abide by the AHIMA coding code of ethics.
• Note-Remote in Hawaii.
• Note-**Applicants need to be Hawaii based. Any island would be considered.**

Our client is a leading Healthcare Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
 
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