PRN Corporate Coder (Remote based in US)
About the position Tenet Healthcare has immediate needs for remote, home-based Inpatient Corporate Coders to support the hospital business. Corporate Coders can be based anywhere in the country with home internet access. The Corporate Coder (“CC”) functions under the direction of the Health Information Corporate Coding Manager. The CC is responsible for accurate coding and abstracting of clinical information from the medical record. The CC is responsible for maintaining standards for coding data quality and integrity, as well as productivity within established guidelines. The CC is responsible for coding of Tenet facilities as assigned, assisting with productive coding to maintain DNFC, assisting with quality chart reviews, assisting with the training of new CC's and/or other projects where indicated. Accurately and productively code/abstract patient health documentation for Tenet facilities. Utilize coding abilities to review flagged cases, in CARDS and RevInt for coding accuracy. Assisting in coding quality reviews/audits and second level reviews as needed. Attends Tenet coding educations and maintains coding credentials. Responsibilities • Accurately code and abstract clinical information from medical records. • Maintain standards for coding data quality and integrity. • Assist with productive coding to maintain DNFC. • Conduct quality chart reviews and assist in training new Corporate Coders. • Review flagged cases for coding accuracy in CARDS and RevInt. • Participate in coding quality reviews/audits and second level reviews as needed. • Attend coding education sessions and maintain coding credentials. Requirements • Associates or higher-level degree in a Health Information Management discipline. • 1-3 years inpatient coding experience. • Skilled and working knowledge of MS Office suite. • Strong technical background and electronic medical record experience. • Successful completion of at least one AHIMA certified program with achievement of the correlating professional credential (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, etc.). Nice-to-haves • Bachelor's or higher-level degree in a Health Information Management discipline. • 3+ years of inpatient coding experience. • Coding experience in a large, complex health system. Benefits • Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, AD&D and business travel insurance. • Paid time off (vacation & sick leave). • Discretionary 401k with up to 6% employer match. • 10 paid holidays per year. • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts. • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program. • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance. Apply tot his job