Remote- Academic Pediatric Inpatient Medical Coder

Academic Pediatric Inpatient Medical Coder

Position Summary:

As an experienced pediatric inpatient coder, you will be responsible for providing coding and abstracting for Hospital Acute Care Trauma I/II services using ICD-10 CM/PCS coding systems. You will use established coding principles, software, and your knowledge and experience to assign diagnostic and procedural codes after a thorough review of the medical record to obtain the appropriate DRG.

Essential Functions:

• Reviews Medical Records to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures relative to the patient's healthcare encounter
• Select the principal diagnosis and principal procedure, along with other diagnoses and procedures using the UHDDS definition. Ensures appropriate DRG assignment.
• Experience in interfacing with CDI nurses is also required.
• Abstracts appropriate information from the medical record based on the guidelines provided by the client and after a thorough review of the medical record.
• Solicits clarification from the physician regarding ambiguous or conflicting documentation in the medical record using guidelines provided by the client.
• Maintains current knowledge of the information contained in the Coding Clinic and the Official Inpatient Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
• Ability to meet productivity standards while maintaining a 95% accuracy rate.
  
  

Requirements:

Licenses/Certifications; CCS, RHIT, RHIA preferred.

• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience coding Pediatric Inpatient cases Strong Pediatric experience is required.
• EPIC experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10 CM/PCS coding principles and guidelines, DRG Assignment, federal, state, and payor-specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding, and billing.
• Understand medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology, and disease processes.
• A high level of coding accuracy, critical thinking skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, must be detailed and articulate
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  
  

Why Work for Aquity?

Competitive salary

18 PTO days accrued during your first year!

• 7 paid holidays annually
• Job-related education reimbursement, and CEUs
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, short- and long-term disability, and voluntary life insurance plan.
• 401(k) with company matching
• Opportunities for career advancement!
  
  

We have a wide array of customers providing our coders the opportunity to work with different environments and specialty areas- so every day is something new and exciting. The best thing- you can do this from the comfort of your own home. Our coders have an opportunity to work remotely and can work flexible hours contingent on the client’s needs.

Compensation and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $35hr-$39hr. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to current market conditions, location, education, work experience, certifications, etc. Aquity Solutions offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, 401k, and paid time off (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements for full-time employees). Aquity Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.