Description:
Abstracts pertinent information from patient records.
Queries physicians (client) when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes
Apply appropriate coding classification standards and guidelines to medical record documentation for accurate coding
Abides by Standards of Ethical coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adheres to official coding guidelines
Resolve medical record documentation deficiencies though healthcare provider query and provide routine feedback to healthcare providers to correct deficiencies.
Perform quality assessment of records, including verification of medical record documentation (both electronic and handwritten)
Responsible for researching errors or missing documentation from medical records, to provide accurate coding processing
Qualifications:
2-3 years of experience medical coding in a hospital or clinic type setting; looking for experienced coders.
EPIC, Cerner or Meditech for EMR/EHR systems experience
3M/360 coder experience
Inpatient coders must have CCS, RHIT or RHIA certs, profee/clinic
Cardiac or Spinal specialty would be a plus but most important is solid inpatient experience
Compensation range is based on coding specialty!
Hours:
Coders have a core 4 hours that they must work M-F. So if they choose to have their 4 core hours be 8-12, then they need to be online 8-12, M-F. Full time.
About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

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