[Hiring] Inpatient PTF Coders @Cooper Thomas
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Role Description
As a result of recent new multi-year VHA contracts awarded, Cooper Thomas, LLC has four (4) immediate openings for VA experienced Inpatient PTF Coders with at least 2 years of experience for full-time (W-2) for 40 hours a week or part-time (1099) remote coding positions.
• Opportunity for a flexible schedule of a minimum of 20 hours a week for part-time PTF coders.
• Work performed remotely in your home office.
• Ideal for candidates currently working with another VA contractor, a DRP, or recently retired VA employee.
• Preference given to candidates with an active Background Investigation, COI, PIV Card, eToken, and an active VA Contractor’s Citrix Access Account or an active Moonlighter Account.
• Signing Bonus Program available for qualified candidates.
• Special enhanced Signing Bonuses for those with an active Moonlighter or Contractor Network Account.
• Previous experience with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) required.
• Expected to code at an accuracy level of at least 95%.
• All coders are responsible for correcting their own errors without further payment.
• Work performed remotely at your convenience, meeting required turnaround time to complete coding.
Qualifications
• Working knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and DRG assignment; able to code PTF charts in ICD-10.
• Ability to code the minimum per-hour productivity, including related procedures, with 95% accuracy.
• Active credentials as a certified coder and completion of all requirements to maintain active credentials.
• Ability to follow site-specific coding guidelines that may vary from site to site.
• Formal training in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pathology and disease processes, pharmacology, health record format and content, reimbursement methodologies and conventions, rules and guidelines for current classification systems (ICD, CPT, HCPCS).
• Experience in data validation, analyzing and generating reports, reviewing and abstracting health record information, adhering to coding compliance, and ensuring that CPT/AMA and ICD codes and modifiers support clinical and physician documentation for proper and consistent data collection and reimbursement.
• Familiarity with ICD nomenclature, CPT, SNOMED, HCPCS, JCAHO, DSM, DRC, medical and procedural terminology, anatomy and physiology, laboratory results, and disease processes.
• Familiar with coding in VIP as well as the 101, 401, 501, 601, and 701 Screens.
Requirements
• Accepted Coding Credentials from American Health Information Management Association:
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) / Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) / Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P)
• Clinical Modification/Procedure Coding System Trainer
• Accepted Coding Credentials from American Academy of Professional Coders:
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) / Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H)
• Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)
• Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Benefits
• Competitive pay.
• Steady volume of coding work weekly.
Company Description
Cooper Thomas, LLC is a leading provider of health information management services, established in Washington, DC in 2003.
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Role Description
As a result of recent new multi-year VHA contracts awarded, Cooper Thomas, LLC has four (4) immediate openings for VA experienced Inpatient PTF Coders with at least 2 years of experience for full-time (W-2) for 40 hours a week or part-time (1099) remote coding positions.
• Opportunity for a flexible schedule of a minimum of 20 hours a week for part-time PTF coders.
• Work performed remotely in your home office.
• Ideal for candidates currently working with another VA contractor, a DRP, or recently retired VA employee.
• Preference given to candidates with an active Background Investigation, COI, PIV Card, eToken, and an active VA Contractor’s Citrix Access Account or an active Moonlighter Account.
• Signing Bonus Program available for qualified candidates.
• Special enhanced Signing Bonuses for those with an active Moonlighter or Contractor Network Account.
• Previous experience with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) required.
• Expected to code at an accuracy level of at least 95%.
• All coders are responsible for correcting their own errors without further payment.
• Work performed remotely at your convenience, meeting required turnaround time to complete coding.
Qualifications
• Working knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and DRG assignment; able to code PTF charts in ICD-10.
• Ability to code the minimum per-hour productivity, including related procedures, with 95% accuracy.
• Active credentials as a certified coder and completion of all requirements to maintain active credentials.
• Ability to follow site-specific coding guidelines that may vary from site to site.
• Formal training in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pathology and disease processes, pharmacology, health record format and content, reimbursement methodologies and conventions, rules and guidelines for current classification systems (ICD, CPT, HCPCS).
• Experience in data validation, analyzing and generating reports, reviewing and abstracting health record information, adhering to coding compliance, and ensuring that CPT/AMA and ICD codes and modifiers support clinical and physician documentation for proper and consistent data collection and reimbursement.
• Familiarity with ICD nomenclature, CPT, SNOMED, HCPCS, JCAHO, DSM, DRC, medical and procedural terminology, anatomy and physiology, laboratory results, and disease processes.
• Familiar with coding in VIP as well as the 101, 401, 501, 601, and 701 Screens.
Requirements
• Accepted Coding Credentials from American Health Information Management Association:
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) / Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) / Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P)
• Clinical Modification/Procedure Coding System Trainer
• Accepted Coding Credentials from American Academy of Professional Coders:
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) / Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H)
• Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)
• Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Benefits
• Competitive pay.
• Steady volume of coding work weekly.
Company Description
Cooper Thomas, LLC is a leading provider of health information management services, established in Washington, DC in 2003.
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