Start the day excited to make a difference...end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

***At this time, this position is open to candidates located in and authorized to work in the United States who reside in one of the following states:

VA, NC, SC, GA, FL, NE, TX, WI, LA, ME, WV, TN, LA, NH, IA and OH***

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Assigns ICD-10-CM/PCS and/or HCPCS codes, creating APC or MSDRG group assignments using the encoder software.
• Analyzes medical record documentation to assure the appropriate Evaluation & Management (E&M) levels are assigned using the correct CPT code and enters the charges.
• Queries physicians for clarification when documentation is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes.
• Abstracts pertinent information from patient records for reporting purposes.
• Meets coding productivity and quality standards as defined by policy.
• Participates in all available continuing education as required.
• Maintains knowledge of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.
• Communicates and documents downtime to the Coding Supervisor/Manager daily.
• Abides by HIPAA regulations and MWHC confidentiality policies.
• Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adheres to Official Coding Guidelines.
• Abides by HIPAA regulations and MWHC confidentiality policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CCS certification required.
• One year hospital coding experience required.
• Knowledgeable and proficient in inpatient or outpatient coding.
• Experience in the use of medical terminology required.
• Experience using the concepts of pathophysiology.
• Must be able to work remotely.
• Experience working within inpatient or outpatient coding guidelines required.
• Experience with PPS methodology for inpatient and/or outpatient encounters required.

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.