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SalaryWFH PERMANENT - FACILITY INPATIENT CODER.
Job summary:
Cognizant Technology Solutions is seeking an ICD-10 coding consultant Inpatient to work for one or more of the clients remotely.
-Roles & Responsibilities –
Review documentation to code diagnosis and procedures.
- Communicate with physicians to obtain or clarify diagnosis and/or procedures via the query process
- Assign accurate codes utilizing an electronic encoder application in accordance with practice policy and regulatory guidelines
- Perform Peer Reviews of Company Health Information Management coding auditors and coders
- Complete reports as requested
- Maintain minimum accuracy rate of 98% while meeting internal productivity standards set by company
- Maintain productivity expectations:
Record Type ICD10 Coding Productivity Standards* Coding
– Emergency Department (excluding E/M facility coding) 96-120 encounters/day Coding
– Emergency Department (including E/M facility coding) 64-92 encounters/day Coding
– Ancillary testing 160-240 encounters/day Coding – Ambulatory/Outpatient/Interventional 32-48 encounters/day Coding
- Inpatient 24 encounters/day
Desired Skills/Qualifications:
- CCS, RHIT or RHIA (AHIMA) or CPC, COC (AAPC).
- 3-5 years of coding experience.
- Knowledge of Federal, state and payer regulations.
- Capable of interpreting medical records reports and chart entries.
- Able to work independently and as a team member.
- Capable of applying judgment and decision making.
- Base office skills (Word, Excel).
- Pass coding assessment with a score of 80% or greater.
- Pass coding assessment with a score of 80% or greater.
The hourly rate for this position is between $33.00 – $35.00 per hour, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Status : Full Time Employee
Shift : Day Job
Job Posting : Mar 01 2024
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity 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.
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