Certified Medical Coder ** 100% Remote **
Company: Amerit Consulting
Location: Irvine
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview: Our client, a Medical Center facility under the aegis
of a California Public Ivy university and one of largest health
delivery systems in California, seeks an accomplished Certified
Medical Coder. *** Candidate must be authorized to work in USA
without requiring sponsorship ***
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*** Location: Los Angeles, CA 90095 (100% Remote Acceptable)***
Duration: 6 months w/ possibility of extension Note: - Must be
available for some weekend and holiday work. Description: - This
position codes diagnosis and procedures for assigned cases. - In
performing the coding requirements this position is required to
utilize knowledge of coding guidelines, AHA - Coding Clinic, and
AMA - CPT Assistant guidelines, medical terminology, anatomy and
physiology, and pathological basis of disease, documented
treatment, and procedures. - Assigns ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS
codes for patient. Correctly assigns diagnosis coding for accurate
DRG selection and/or all applicable procedural coding for correct
APCs for all patients to assure accurate reimbursement and the
highest quality data possible. - Abstracts all coded data in a
timely and accurate manner into the abstracting system. - Codes all
records within the established departmental quality standards
(95%). - Meets established departmental productivity standards of
2-3 inpatient accounts per hour. - Always prioritizes high dollar
and old accounts in an effort to keep the accounts receivable to an
absolute minimum. - Maintains required credential and CEUs per
policy (20 hours annually). - Communicates to Coding Supervisor
and/or Director any concerns regarding coding, documentation, and
departmental issues. - Assists with the training of new staff,
students, volunteers, and contracted staff. - Attends all Medical
Coding meetings as required. - Consistently and accurately
abstracts additional data elements as required, e.g., OSHPD
elements, special studies, etc. - 3M 360 Encompass is used to
access coding work queues for working on all medical records. - In
collaboration with the CDI team, it has been the Coder's
responsibility in completing specific cases in a timely manner when
sent for reconciliation. - Productive coding hours are determined
by calculating total coding hours worked, less mandatory education
and less non-productive time for a total of productive hours
worked. Qualifications: - Minimum of 3 years of experience with
surgical procedural coding and ambulatory care coding. - Several
years of AMC (Academic Medical Center) experience that is currently
line coding difficult accounts at a major medical center. -
Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT-4/HCPCS and modifier
usage and working knowledge of APC payment methodologies, AHA
Coding Clinic and CPT Assistant. - Licensure / Certification: CCS
required, RHIA or RHIT preferred. - Working knowledge of all
California and National reporting requirements. - Demonstrated
ability to work with all internal and external customers in a
professional manner. - Ability to assist in orientation and
training of new employees and students. - Provide guidance and
training for new / trainee coders.
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I'd love to talk to you if you think this position is right up your
alley, and assure a prompt communication, whichever direction. If
you're looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its
employees first, we'd like to work with you.
Satwinder "Sat" SinghLead Technical Recruiter Company Overview:
Amerit Consulting is an extremely fast-growing staffing and
consulting firm. Amerit Consulting was founded in 2002 to provide
consulting, temporary staffing, direct hire, and payrolling
services to Fortune 500 companies nationally, as well as small to
mid-sized organizations on a local & regional level. Currently,
Amerit has over 2,000 employees in 47 states. We develop and
implement solutions that help our clients operate more efficiently,
deliver greater customer satisfaction, and see a positive impact on
their bottom line. We create value by bringing together the right
people to achieve results. Our clients and employees say they
choose to work with Amerit because of how we work with them - with
service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment
to their success. Our deep expertise in human capital management
has fueled our expansion into direct hire placements, temporary
staffing, contract placements, and additional staffing and
consulting services that propel our clients' businesses forward.
Amerit Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all
employees and applicants for employment and prohibits
discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and
conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,
promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of
absence, compensation and training.Applicants, with criminal
histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with
local, state and federal laws.
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