| Title: Perm Need- Inpatient Coder
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| Location: Mesa, AZ
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| Job Type: Direct Hire
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| Compensation: $27.00 to $36.00 per Year
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| Reference Code: 951100-TAF
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Description: Kforce is seeking a strong and talented Inpatient coder for a permanent need with a prominent client near Phoenix, AZ. Join our Kforce team working within our client's Medical Records department as a strong member of their coding team. Under moderate supervision, you will primarily be responsible for reviewing and the analysis of inpatient charts. Based on official coding guidelines, you will apply ICD-9-CM diagnosis and procedure codes to render appropriate reimbursement and meet regulatory coding requirements for their services rendered in an acute care trauma hospital facility.
Responsibilities include:
- Ensure the quality and integrity of coding which includes accurate determination of principal diagnosis, secondary diagnoses, primary procedure and secondary procedures based on all approved documentation in an inpatient record and the appropriate code assignment based on coding conventions
- Assist in maintaining acceptable levels in accounts receivable based on predetermined HIM indicators
- Contributes to the general efficiency of the section and the department
- Support the Mission and Core Values of Kforce and show your commitment to deliver a level of service that exceeds all personal expectations
- Adhere to Hospital Policies and Procedures
Compensation starts at $27/hour dependent on level of experience.
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Requirements: Job Requirements:
- Previous strong acute care inpatient coding experience within a large setting
- A minimum of 3 years of acute care inpatient coding experience
- CCS (AHIMA) coding certification or equivalent (i.e. RHIA, RHIT, CPC-H, etc.)
- Extensive knowledge of ICD-9-CM coding conventions, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, federal regulations and policies pertaining to documentation and billing
If this strong opportunity piques your interest for immediate consideration and/or more details, provide your resume or means of contact to reach you soon regarding our time-sensitive positions.
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