Medical Coding Specialist - Inpatient

iMedX, a Rapid Care Group company, has an opportunity for you to join a winning team! We have an immediate opening for a remote, part-time employee position. The Behavioral Health Medical Coder is responsible for accurate coding of inpatient psychiatric and PCS coding. Experience with My Avatar (NetSmart) and managed behavioral health payers is highly preferred. Purpose The Medical Coding Specialist abstracts clinical information from health records and assigns accurate and complete codes in accordance with Official Coding Guidelines and iMedX standards as appropriate. Organizational Structure: The Medical Coding Specialist reports to the Coding Manager. Key Responsibilities: Abstracts relevant clinical information from the health recordsIdentifies the principal and secondary diagnoses based on the Coding GuidelinesAssigns ICD codes to the principal and secondary diagnosesIdentifies procedures based on Coding GuidelinesAssigns ICD codesAssign principal diagnoses for DRG reimbursementAssigns correct principal and secondary ICD-10-PCS codes with attention to accurate sequencingComplies with the Clinical Coding Initiative (CCI) edits when assigning codesMeets or exceeds the iMedX coding quality standardsUnderstands and adheres to all requirements related to coding compliancePerforms coding in an efficient and productive manner utilizing good time management and professional work habits. Meets productivity standards for positionRefers coding questions to the Coding Manager in a timely manner for feedback and coding guideline developmentContinually enhances coding skills. Participates in team meetings and educational conferences to ensure coding practice remains currentMaintains confidentiality and safeguards the privacy of protected health information (PHI)Promotes the Company’s valuesPerforms other job-related duties as may be assigned or required Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Completion of a formal coding program. Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or other AHIMA or AAPC approved coding credential preferred. Experience: Minimum of three years’ coding work experience encompassing a working knowledge of the ICD coding systems; medical terminology; anatomy and physiology; and health record content. Exhibits a sense of urgency towards work, possesses intermediate level computer skills, attention to detail, excellent customer service and written and verbal communication skills. Powered by JazzHR cioF8KWCyg