Medical Coder - Inpatient

Job Title: Medical Coder – Risk Adjustment
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: Remote based out of Florida
Duration: 6-month contract
Pay: $20-22/hr (with benefits!)

Summary:
The Medical Coder – Risk Adjustment serves as a primary resource for medical coding updates and information. This role involves conducting chart reviews, physician education, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of coding rules and regulations to ensure the successful integration of initiatives. The individual will provide expertise, support, and oversight to ensure that diagnosis and procedure codes are accurately assigned and submitted.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform ongoing chart reviews and abstract diagnosis codes from medical records.
• Develop and deliver training materials and educational tools for providers to support accurate coding practices, particularly in Risk Adjustment coding.
• Work with Clinical Informatics to identify and address system errors, recommending improvements to ensure efficiency and accuracy in coding processes.
• Document results of chart reviews, providing feedback to management, providers, and office staff to improve coding accuracy.
• Provide ongoing education to a network of providers on Risk Adjustment coding practices, including the latest CMS guidelines and coding updates.
• Ensure that diagnosis and CPT codes submitted by providers align with current billing practices and are in accordance with CMS guidelines.
• Foster positive relationships with providers by offering coding assistance and ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling chart reviews, obtaining medical records, and coordinating provider training sessions.
• Work with teams across the company, including Finance, Revenue Analytics, Claims & Encounters, and Medical Directors, to support a variety of projects, such as risk adjustment applications and report development.
• Assist in coordinating CMS Data Validation activities, including record selection, tracking, and submission.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to team efforts by performing additional duties as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting.
• At least 2 years of experience in coding and medical record chart review, with a strong emphasis on facility inpatient coding.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Active and unrestricted coding certification (e.g., CIC, CPC, CCS, RHIT, RHIA).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office Suite.
• Experience with dual monitors and docking stations for coding tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-4 years in professional coding (hospital or professional coding).
• Knowledge of insurance claims processing.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, clients, members, providers, and customers.
• Ability to comply with company policies and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
• Ability to manage workload effectively, ensuring both quality and quantity standards are met.

Pay: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote

Salary : $21 - $22