Description
Inpatient Remote Medical Coder - Facility coding
Job Summary
As a Certified Inpatient Medical Coder at LexiCode, you will join a dynamic team of coding experts dedicated to delivering exceptional coding services to our valued clients. Your primary responsibility will be accurately assigning diagnostic and procedural codes to inpatient medical records, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and regulations. LexiCode is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations.
Pay Disclosure:
The pay range for this position starts at $28.00-37.00 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Bonus opportunities may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Thoroughly review and analyze facility inpatient medical records to identify pertinent diagnoses, procedures, and treatments.
Accurately assign ICD-10-CM and PCS codes to precisely reflect clinical documentation.
Ensure the integrity and precision of coded data, including meticulous DRG assignment verification.
Stay abreast of evolving coding guidelines, regulations, and industry best practices through continuous research.
Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals, including physicians and nurses, to clarify documentation and gather supplementary information as required.
Actively participate in coding audits and quality improvement initiatives to uphold and enhance coding accuracy standards.
Maintain optimal productivity levels while adhering to established coding quality and efficiency benchmarks.
Uphold strict patient confidentiality and privacy standards in strict compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of one of the following AHIMA credentials: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P; or one of the following AAPC credentials: CPC, COC, or CIC.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in facility inpatient coding.
Proficiency in ICD-10-CM and PCS coding systems, encompassing comprehensive knowledge of guidelines and conventions.
Competence in utilizing coding software and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Strong analytical aptitude to interpret intricate medical documentation accurately.
Detail-oriented approach, ensuring precision and accuracy in all coding assignments.
Exceptional communication skills to facilitate effective collaboration with healthcare professionals.
Strong organizational and time management capabilities to meet coding deadlines.
