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Medical Coder II

Integrated Resources, Inc

Dallast, TX(remote)

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JOB DETAILS
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SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Billing, Calendar Management, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Clinical Information Systems, Content Management Systems (CMS), Cross-Functional, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Data Quality, Financial Analysis, Health Informatics, Healthcare, Medical Coding, Medical Records, Microsoft Excel, Newsletter, Patient Care, Project Tracking, Publications, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Revenue Analysis, Risk, Software Development, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Dallast, TX
POSTED
24 days ago
Job Title: Coder II
Location: Remote
Duration: 6 Months
Payrate: $21.66/hr. on W2 (hourly payrate)

Will this role be fully remote?: Role is fully remote

Are there any specific locations the candidates should be in (i.e., do they need to live in IL): Anywhere US (approved Client States)

CANDIDATES MUST LIVE IN ONE OF THE PREFFERED 17 STATES ((AZ, SC, MI, FL, GA, ID, IA, KY, MI, NE, NM, NY (outside greater-NYC), OH, TX, UT, WA (outside greater-Seattle), WI);



What are the day to day job duties?: Coding for multiple concepts to determine principal diagnosis as well as working with repricing the claims
Top Skills Required: CIC or CCS coding certification

Is there potential for this to extend past 6 months and/or convert to an FTE?: yes, potential to extend past 6 months

Job Description:
Directly responsible and accountable for performing chart reviews, physician education, and maintaining comprehensive knowledge of coding rules and regulations. Provide overall coding expertise as well as administrative and technical oversight to ensure successful integration of Client initiatives

Must Have Skills: ·
Proficient with Microsoft Excel · Experience with facility inpatient coding

Day to Day Responsibilities:
Performs on-going chart reviews and abstracts diagnosis codes • Develop an understanding of current billing practices in provider offices to ensure that diagnosis and CPT codes are submitted accordingly
Coordinate with Clinical Informatics on system errors and suggest improvements to ensure effective and efficient processes are followed Documents results/findings from chart reviews and provides feedback to management, providers, and office staff
Creates necessary tools (educational materials, newsletters, etc.) for providers to assist them in current and accurate coding practices
Provides training and education to network of providers on how to improve their risk adjustment knowledge as well as provide coding updates related to Risk Adjustment
Monitors progress of providers to ensure Guidelines set forth by CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) are being followed
Builds positive relationships between providers and Client by providing coding assistance when necessary.
Responsible for administrative duties such as planning, scheduling of chart reviews, obtaining of medical records, and provider training and education
Collaborates with cross-functional team to support a variety of projects such as implementation of risk adjustment applications, development of reports, etc.
Assists in coordinating management activities with other departments in Client including Finance, Revenue analytics, Claims and Encounters, and Medical Directors
Assists in coordinating CMS Data Validation activities, including record selection, tracking and submission, in conjunction with the Coding Manager of the RAMP Department • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops reviewing professional publications establishing personal networks participating in professional societies
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Required Years of Experience: ·
More than 2 years experience in a healthcare setting.
More than 2 years experience in coding and medical record chart review.

Required Licensure / Education: ·
Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Active and unrestricted Coding Certification (CIC or CCS)

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