Remote Coder - Ambulatory Surgery

Title: Remote Coder - Ambulatory Surgery

Duration: 13 Weeks

Location: Lansing, MI – 100% Remote

Description

Assign diagnosis and procedure codes to reflect the condition(s) and treatment provided to the patient based on the documentation within the record for both inpatient and outpatient stays.

The code assignment is utilized to determine reimbursement for the facility and physician, quality measures, hospital statistics, and medical research.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

• Years of experience REQ: 1 years+
  
• GED, Associates or Bachelors Degree in Health Information Management
  
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
  
• Must be a member of the AHIMA in good standing
  
• Knowledge of the contents of the medical record
  
• Demonstrates working knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 PCS and CPT 4. Passing Score of 80% or higher on the coding test to be considered.
  
• Working knowledge of Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APC) and Diagnostic Related Groups (DRG)
  
• Previous outpatient and/or inpatient coding experience
  

NOTE

*Must have own equipment*