Remote: Full Time Facility Multi-Specialty Same Day/Outpatient Surgery Medical Coder

About IKS Health

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 ikshealth.com.

About the Job

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 diagnosticand procedural codes after a thorough review of the medical record. As a coding leader, you will participatein industry forums as well as support coding education within the team.

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 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

Experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Must have a minimum of 3-5 years or more of related coding.

All Facility OP (Ancillary (verifying charges, applying modifiers), ER
(facility and pro E/M, surgical procedures, adding charges), SDS
(general surgery, Cardiac Caths, Orthopedics, GYN, plastics) OBS
Understands medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and 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.

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 

Licenses / Certifications

CIRCC Preferred 

CPC, CCS or RHIA 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 range for this position is $28 to $30 per hour.  Pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to current market conditions, location, education, work experience, certifications, etc.  AQuity Solutions offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, 401k, and paid time off (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements for full-time employees).  Aquity Solutions 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.