Medical Coder

Integrated Management Strategies (IMS) LLC is a women-owned small business and management consulting firm providing business and technical services. Headquartered in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, IMS supports the mission-critical needs of federal agencies and commercial businesses by solving strategic and operational challenges through a personalized, detail-oriented approach.

About the role

IMS is seeking an experienced Medical Coder to join our healthcare consulting practice. This fully remote role is based in the U.S. and may require infrequent travel to client locations for onboarding and training.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assign ICD-10 CM, E/M, ICD-10 PCS, CPT, HCPCS, modifiers, and units based on documentation.
• Adhere to systems and standards required in multi-specialty medical coding encounters, including Outpatient, Emergency Room, Surgery, Inpatient facilities, and Inpatient Professional Rounds.
• Process encounters within required SLA; escalate deficiencies as necessary.
• Review and respond to each audit within the set time window; make corrections immediately after final adjudication.
• Complete training on all government systems, including annual and short-notice training.
• Meet or surpass weekly Productivity and Quality targets.
• Coordinate and collaborate with team members and follow directions provided by the Site Manager/Project Manager.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or higher degree.
• Active coding certification credentials from AHIMA or AAPC such as CCS, CCS-P, CPC, RHIA, or RHIT. Initial and annual proof of active certification is required. Must be ICD-10 certified.
• 3+ years of experience with medical coding, re-coding, abstraction, analysis, and assembly of medical record data.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a minimum accuracy rating of 97%.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to secure a DOD security clearance; must not have been unfavorably removed from a government position.
• Current on required training and certification requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows and Office 365 applications including Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Ability to work in a private and secure area while protecting PHI/PII and meeting HIPAA requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DoD Systems: MHS Genesis, EM360, or JLV.
• Experience in multiple specialties including Behavioral Health, Cardiology, ER, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious disease, Internal medicine, Nephrology, Neurology, OB/Gyn surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, Orthopedic surgery, Outpatient, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Sleep medicine, Transplant surgery, or Vascular surgery.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Personal and Family Sick Time
• 11 Company Paid Holidays
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

The salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary will be determined by factors including scope, complexity, location, skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.