[Remote-Position] Coder III (Remote) | Health Information
Job Highlights:Compensation: a competitive salaryStart Date: Immediate openings availableCompany: WorkwarpPosition: Coder III| Health Information | Full-timeLocation: Remote  Overview
The Coder III position assigns diagnoses and procedure codes to inpatient medical records.
Responsibilities
Remote - Must live in Florida.
 Assigns correct ICD-10-CM code to all diagnoses and correct ICD-10 PCS code to all procedures documented in the medical record.
 Thoroughly reviews the entire medical in order to retrieve proper documents (i.e. discharge summary, progress notes, operative report, pathology report, anesthesia report, etc.) to provide coding specificity.
 Assesses documentation to ensure it is adequate and appropriate to support the diagnoses and procedures to be abstracted.
 Selects the principal diagnosis and procedure according to the Uniform Health Data Discharge Set definitions and coding rules published in Coding Clinic.
 Sequences codes within regulatory guidelines for correct DRG assignment.
 Accurately abstracts attending and operating physicians in the Sunrise Record Manager abstracting system.
 Verifies and corrects appropriate discharge disposition.
 Maintains a thorough knowledge of the use of the encoder to assist in code assignment.
 Queries physicians as necessary to resolve documentation discrepancies. Maintains a positive working relationship with physicians in order to improve coder clinical competency and educate the clinician on documentation practice issues.
 Maintains a thorough knowledge of the prospective payment system and any new codes or DRGÂs added/changed each year. Adheres to all official guidelines as approved by the Cooperating Parties (AHA, AHIMA, CMS, NCHS) as well as the ICD-9-CM coding conventions, Coding Clinic, and other official recourses to substantiate the most appropriate, correct code assignment. Stays abreast of MedicareÂs medical review policies and incorporates updates and changes into the coding process.
Qualifications
Education / Training
 High School Diploma/Equivalent
Experience Requirements
 5 to 7 years Hospital Medical Record Coding
Certificates/Licenses/Registration
 Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification by AHIMA required.
Additional information:
Extensive inpatient/DRG coding will be considered in lieu of certification. Apply Job! Your Future Starts HereDon't miss out on this exciting role. We are looking forward to hearing from you. Apply now!
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The Coder III position assigns diagnoses and procedure codes to inpatient medical records.
Responsibilities
Remote - Must live in Florida.
 Assigns correct ICD-10-CM code to all diagnoses and correct ICD-10 PCS code to all procedures documented in the medical record.
 Thoroughly reviews the entire medical in order to retrieve proper documents (i.e. discharge summary, progress notes, operative report, pathology report, anesthesia report, etc.) to provide coding specificity.
 Assesses documentation to ensure it is adequate and appropriate to support the diagnoses and procedures to be abstracted.
 Selects the principal diagnosis and procedure according to the Uniform Health Data Discharge Set definitions and coding rules published in Coding Clinic.
 Sequences codes within regulatory guidelines for correct DRG assignment.
 Accurately abstracts attending and operating physicians in the Sunrise Record Manager abstracting system.
 Verifies and corrects appropriate discharge disposition.
 Maintains a thorough knowledge of the use of the encoder to assist in code assignment.
 Queries physicians as necessary to resolve documentation discrepancies. Maintains a positive working relationship with physicians in order to improve coder clinical competency and educate the clinician on documentation practice issues.
 Maintains a thorough knowledge of the prospective payment system and any new codes or DRGÂs added/changed each year. Adheres to all official guidelines as approved by the Cooperating Parties (AHA, AHIMA, CMS, NCHS) as well as the ICD-9-CM coding conventions, Coding Clinic, and other official recourses to substantiate the most appropriate, correct code assignment. Stays abreast of MedicareÂs medical review policies and incorporates updates and changes into the coding process.
Qualifications
Education / Training
 High School Diploma/Equivalent
Experience Requirements
 5 to 7 years Hospital Medical Record Coding
Certificates/Licenses/Registration
 Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification by AHIMA required.
Additional information:
Extensive inpatient/DRG coding will be considered in lieu of certification. Apply Job! Your Future Starts HereDon't miss out on this exciting role. We are looking forward to hearing from you. Apply now!
Apply Now