Inpatient Coder

TEKsystems
$25.00 - $30.50 / hr
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
Nov 05, 2024
Description: Following established conventions and guidelines, codes and abstracts the medical records of inpatients. Groups codes to determine diagnosis related groupings (DRGs - CMS and/or APR). Primarily handling non-trauma but still very complex IP records. May also be asked to code day surgery, emergency and outpatient records. Meets departmental accuracy and production standards of 2 charts per day with 98% accuracy. Skills: Coding, CCS, Inpatient, Electronic Health Record, Diagnosis, ICD-10, Epic, Outpatient Top Skills Details: Coding, CCS, Inpatient, Outpatient Additional Skills & Qualifications: * Formal working knowledge equivalent to an Associate's degree (2 years college) in HIM, HIT or related field * 3-5 years of relevant coding experience * CCS or CCA with 5+ years' experience or RHIT, or RHIA required. * Must complete 2 charts per day with 98% accuracy * Ortho coding experience preferred 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.