Job Information
TEKsystems Inpatient Coding Auditor in Annapolis, Maryland
This position is 100% remote, but candidates must reside in one of the following states:
Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida.
Equipment is not provided, you must have your own work from home set up.
Looking for PRN worker - 20-32 hours a week
Needs to be consistent work week and ideal schedule would be M-F 4-6 hours a day.
This role requires Inpatient Coding and Auditing experience, please do not apply if you have never coded inpatient charts before.
Description
The Coding Auditor 1 is proficient in various types of coding and is responsible for performing coding quality audits and providing feedback to coders.
The Coding Auditor 1 utilizes the International Classification of Disease (ICD-10-CM/PCS), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) including Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and other coding references to ensure accurate coding.
Coding references will be used to ensure accurate coding and grouping of classification assignment (e.g., MS-DRG, APR-DRG, APC etc.)
• Performs routine coding quality reviews on all coders including third party suppliers as appropriate.
• Performs coding quality reviews in collaboration with or for internal customers of the organization.
• Provides feedback as appropriate depending on findings.
• Abstracts and validates required data elements into the coding and abstracting system.
• Works collaboratively with the Clinical Documentation Specialists and Coaches to communicate opportunities for accurate, complete, and compliant documentation.
• Completes production coding when needed and assigned by one over.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - 5 Years of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Cert Coding Specialist (CCS)
Cert Coding Spec Physician Bas (CCS-P)
Cert Inpatient Coder (CIC)
Cert Interv Radiology CV Coder (CIRCC)
Cert Outpatient Coder (COC)
Cert Professional Coder (CPC)
Reg Health Info Administrator (RHIA)
Reg Health Information Technic (RHIT)
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $40.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 7, 2025.
About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.