Founded in 2008, Conifer Health Solutions is an independent healthcare services company that specializes in managed services for health systems. Conifer Health Solutions employs th
Inpatient Corporate Coder
Location
United States
Posted
27 days ago
Salary
$26 - $39 / hour
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Inpatient Corporate Coder
Conifer Health Solutions
Title: Inpatient Corporate Coder - Remote based in the US Location: United States Work Type: Remote, Full Time Job ID: 2603010066 Department: HIM/Coding/Transcription Job Description: Description The Corporate Coder (“CC”) functions under the direction of the Health Information Corporate Coding Manager. The CC is responsible for accurate coding and abstracting of clinical information from the medical record. The CC is responsible for maintaining standards for coding data quality and integrity, as well as productivity within established guidelines. The CC is responsible for coding of Tenet facilities as assigned, assisting with productive coding to maintain DNFC, assisting with quality chart reviews, assisting with the training of new CC’s and/or other projects where indicated. Responsibilities - Accurately and productively code/abstract patient health documentation for Tenet facilities. - Utilize coding abilities to review flagged cases, in CARDS and RevInt for coding accuracy. - Assisting in coding quality reviews/audits and second level reviews as needed. - Attends Tenet coding educations and maintains coding credentials. #LI-MJ1 Qualifications Required: - Associates or higher-level degree in a Health Information Management discipline. - Successful completion of at least one AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) certified program with achievement of the correlating professional credential preferred (RHIA, RHIT, and / or CCS, etc.). - 1-3 years inpatient coding experience. - Skilled and working knowledge of MS Office suite. - Strong technical background and electronic medical record experience. Preferred: - Bachelor’s or higher-level degree in a Health Information Management discipline. - 3+ years of inpatient coding experience. - Coding experience in a large, complex health system. A pre-employment coding proficiency assessment will be administered. Compensation: - Pay: $26.40 to $39.00 per hour. Compensation depends on location, qualifications, and experience. - Position may be eligible for a signing bonus for qualified new hires, subject to employment status. Benefits The following benefits are available, subject to employment status: - Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, AD&D and business travel insurance - Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) - Discretionary 401k match - 10 paid holidays per year - Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts - Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program - Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance. - For Colorado employees, paid leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act is available. #LI-CM7
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