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Salary$24-38/hr
Please note that this pay range represents a good faithestimate of the compensation that will be offered for this position based onthe circumstances. The actual pay offered to a successful candidate will takeinto account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to location,experience, and other variable factors.
The Medical Coder is responsible for assigning ICD-10 CM & PCS and/or CPT/HCPCS codes as appropriate, and abstracts pertinent information from patient records.
Minimum Requirements:
- MUST hold at least one of the following certifications: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-H (COC) AND have a minimum of 3 years relevant outpatient surgery coding experience
- Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assigns ICD-10 and/or CPT/HCPCS codes, as appropriate and abstracts pertinent information from patient records
- Ensures optimal reimbursement of all cases in compliance with CMS policies and procedures and Official Coding Guidelines
- Implements medical center's physician query process when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the medical record is inadequate, ambiguous or unclear for
- coding purposes
- Keeps abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements
- Brings identified concerns to the Professional Recruiter who will direct as needed
- Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information
- Management Association
- Adheres to Official Coding Guidelines, CMS policies and regulations and Medical Center's policies and procedures
- Ensures client's production and quality expectations are met
- Communicates professionally and effectively with clients, coding staff, and Maxim corporate staff
- Demonstrates effective time management skills by completing assignments within time constraints and calendar schedule
- Completes work assignments independently
- Engages in professional development activities to maintain professional certification
- Downloads pertinent software
- Reviews material included in the Welcome Packet and returns all paperwork requiring completion
- Reviews coding reference material provided including Medical Center specific coding procedures
- Participates in orientation training activities and review material provided
- Completes production log and submits to MHIS Remote and Professional Recruiter
- Completes coding of all discharges/encounters ensuring the minimum productivity requirement are met
- Password-protects all documents containing PHI sent to client or corporate
- Reviews any reference material provided
- If unable to work on a given day, reports absence as soon as possible to the Professional
- Recruiter or Operations Manager
- Submits vacation or personal day requests to the Professional Recruiter with at least one week notice
- Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Benefits
At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Maxim Healthcare Staffing
Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.
Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment Type: ["OTHER","FULL_TIME"]
