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Job Summary

Our client is seeking an Inpatient Coding Specialist responsible for maintaining patient confidentiality, assigning accurate diagnosis and procedure codes, and ensuring compliance with coding guidelines. The role involves submitting physician queries, correcting coding issues, and verifying crucial information such as admission and discharge details.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all privacy regulations.
• Review inpatient medical records and assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes following coding guidelines.
• Submit physician queries to clarify documentation and ensure accurate coding.
• Review coding work queues, correct coding issues, and assist with audit and denial corrections.
• Verify admission, discharge, transfer (ADT), physician, procedure, and POA information for accuracy.
• Review and validate appropriate DRG assignments.
• Meet established coding quality and productivity standards and submit daily productivity reports.
• Participate in ongoing education to maintain coding certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3 years of inpatient facility-based coding experience.
• Specialization in Trauma is preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency in medical coding and classification systems.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

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.

Required Employment / Compliance Language

Medix is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

^*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).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate.

^*As a job position within our Revenue Cycle division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, handling financial and other payment data, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. 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.