Remote ED, SDS, OBS Coder

Job Description

The remote ED, SDS, OBS Coder is responsible for assigning Injections/Infusions, facility ED, ICD-10 diagnosis, and ED procedures and appropriate Modifier along with all types Same Day Surgery procedures, and Observation Holds using ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS utilizing coding systems. Experience with diagnosis coding, some manual charges, E/M leveling, and any procedures. Responsible for coding Outpatient records with a focus on ED, SDS, and OBS accounts assuring proper CPT, ICD-10 assignment for all coded records. Will move around to help out as needed with Labs accounts. Communicate with the Workforce Manager when necessary. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of 3M encoder, Meditech is required.
• Must have a minimum 2yrs recent Acute Care Outpatient coding experience.
• Comfortable with hitting a 95% accuracy or better and hitting productivity standards.
• Knowledge of medical/surgical terminology.

Soft Skills Requirements

• Open to constructive criticism.
• Easy going and can change gears quickly.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• An independent worker, someone who can take the ball and run with it.
• Someone who is people oriented, and can get along with all personality types.

About the Role

Extensive knowledge of 3M encoder, Meditech is required. Must have a minimum 2yrs recent Acute Care Outpatient coding experience. Comfortable with hitting a 95% accuracy or better and hitting productivity standards. Knowledge of medical/surgical terminology. Open to constructive criticism, easy going and can change gears quickly Strong verbal and written communication skills An independent worker, someone who can take the ball and run with it Someone who is people oriented, and can get along with all personality types Minimum Required Qualifications Must have a High School Diploma; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two (2) years recent acute care hospital Outpatient ED, Inj/Inf, Facility E/M Coding, Ambulatory Surgery/SDS, Observation and abstracting experience. Extensive knowledge with recent 3M and Meditech software. CCS, RHIA, or RHIT CPC, COC, CPC-H !Credentials required. Strong communication (written/verbal) with experience in writing queries Must be technically savvy.

Pay

Pay Rate: $28.00 - $35.00

Schedule

Working Hours Needed: M – F or weekends, 40 hours a week Flexible hours during training and prebill review process

Benefits

• Health & Dental
• PTO, Sick Time, 6 paid holidays
• 401K
• Weekly Pay

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.