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IKS Health takes on the chores of healthcare, reducing administrative, clinical,
and operational burdens so that staff can focus on their core purpose:
delivering exceptional care. Combining pragmatic technology and dedicated
experts, IKS enables stronger, financially sustainable enterprises. Our Care
Enablement Platform delivers data-driven value and expertise across the care
journey, and IKS is a partner for clinician enterprises looking to effectively
scale, improve quality and achieve cost savings through forward-thinking
solutions. Founded in 2006, IKS Health’s global workforce supports large health
systems across the United States. For more information, visit:
As an experienced coder, you will be responsible for providing coding and
abstracting services for clients on outpatient, physician or emergency room
medical records using ICD 10-CM, CPS and CPT coding systems. You will use
established coding principles, software and your knowledge and experience to
assign diagnostic and procedural codes after a thorough review of the medical
record. As a coding leader, you will participate in industry forums as well as
support coding education within the team.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Reviews medical records to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures relative
to the patient's health care encounter. Selects the principal diagnosis and
principal procedure, along with other diagnoses and procedures using UHDDS
definition.
Ensures appropriate DRG assignment. Abstracts appropriate information from the
medical record based on the guidelines provided by the client and after a
thorough review of the medical record.
Consistently meet productivity and quality performance requirements.
Responsible for utilizing company applications to enter charts coded in
real-time throughout the scheduled shift.
Solicits clarification from the physician regarding ambiguous or conflicting
documentation in the medical record using guidelines provided by the client.
Participate in team meetings and all training required by company staff or the
client. May be asked to participate in training or shadowing of other coders.
Flexibility in assignment over multiple clients to ensure meeting required
classification hours.
Participate in Coding Roundtables through presentation of materials, articles
and current issues related to coding and Health Information Management.
Maintains current knowledge of the information contained in the Coding Clinic,
CPT Assistant, and the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
Participates in education modules as assigned. Responsible for keeping coding
credentials up to date and active.
Maintains effective and professional communication skills. Contributes to a
positive company image by exhibiting professionalism, adaptability and mutual
respect.
Additional duties as assigned
Credentials Required: CPC,COC,CIC,CCA,CCS,CCS-P,RHIT or RHIA
Experience:
Must haveat least 3 years of experience coding a variety of Gen Surg
procedures. Profee and Facility charts
Must have at least 2 years of experience coding Opthamology, Multi Speciality
chartsd. Profee and Faiclity charts.
Epic/3M experience- preffered, but can train.
Ability, experience coding diagnosis, E&M and CPTs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must have a minimum of 3+ years of surgery experience coding a variety of
procedures, including but not limited to: tonsillectomy, tumor excision,
tracheostomy, lymph node removal, thyroid lobectomy, skin graft, laminotomy,
facetectomy, foraminotomy, herniated disk repair, vertebral augmentation, spinal
fixation, allograft, etc.
Understands medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, surgical technology,
pharmacology and disease processes.
Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPS and CPT coding principles and
guidelines, reimbursement systems, federal, state and payor-specific regulations
and policies pertaining to documentation, coding and billing.
Must pass coding proficiency test.
Knowledge / Skills:
Requires strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
Requires a high level of coding accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent oral and written communication skills – must be detailed and
articulate.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required
Working Conditions:
Remote working environment; Extended periods of computer-based work.
Physical Demands:
Prolonged computer screen usage, keyboarding. Long periods of sitting are
commensurate with computer-based work and work-related phone calls
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: THE PAY FOR THIS POSITION IS $28HR - $32HR. PAY IS
BASED ON SEVERAL FACTORS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CURRENT MARKET
CONDITIONS, LOCATION, EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC. IKS
HEALTH OFFERS A COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING HEALTHCARE, 401 (K), AND
PAID TIME OFF (ALL BENEFITS ARE SUBJECT TO ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES). IKS HELATH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT
DISCRIMINATE BASED ON RACE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, GENDER IDENTITY, SEXUAL
ORIENTATION, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS, DISABILITY, AGE, OR OTHER LEGALLY
PROTECTED STATUS.