Job Title: Medical Coder

Job Location Details: Remote

Job Description:

We are seeking Inpatient Coders and Outpatient Coders to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for accurately assigning diagnostic and procedural codes to inpatient charts using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS, or any other designated coding classification system, in accordance with coding rules and regulations. If you are looking to join a team who deeply cares about the communities they serve, apply today!

Responsibilities/ Job Duties:

• Reviews medical records for the determination of accurate assignment of all documented diagnoses and procedures. Adheres to Standards of Ethical Coding (AHIMA).
• Reviews medical records to determine accurate required abstracting elements (facility/client specific elements) including appropriate discharge disposition.
• Demonstrates ability to achieve accuracy and consistency in the selection of principal and secondary diagnoses (including MCC & CC) and procedures. Demonstrates ability to achieve accuracy and consistency in abstracting elements defined by per facility.
• Meets and/or exceeds coding productivity guidelines.
• Stays current with AHA Official Coding and Reporting Guidelines, CMS and other agency directives for ICD-10-CM and CPT coding.
• Communicates and resolves coding issues (lacking documentation, physician queries, etc.) for appropriate follow-up and resolution.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum two (2) years experience performing outpatient coding in acute care setting OR Minimum three (3) years experience performing inpatient coding in acute care setting
• AHIMA (excluding CCA) or AAPC approved credential
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Preferred: Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Health Information, Nursing, or other related field, or formal coding classes completed and passed

Schedule/ Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Benefits:

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances)

• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix Offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).)

• 401k (eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1)

• Short Term Disability Insurance

• Term Life Insurance Plan

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.