Hospital Medicine Medical Coder (Coding Audit & QA | WFH + 25 Night Differential)

Connext Global Solutions is a dedicated team of business process outsourcing experts and innovators, with experience in supporting world-class companies in Title and Escrow, Healthcare, Produce Distribution, Retail and Fashion, Design Consulting, and Finance.

We are currently looking for a Hospital Medicine Medical Coder who will be working with Connext's Client in the United States of America.

What's in it for you

• Competitive compensation
• Perfect Attendance Bonus
• Life insurance
• HMO Insurance
• Great company culture
• Annual Merit Increase
• 25% Night Differential
• Work from home - company provided equipment

What is the job

The Hospital Medicine Medical Coder is responsible for extracting clinical information from a variety of electronic medical record systems to analyze medical documentation and ensure proper assignment of CPT billing selection by utilizing coding guidelines established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The Medical Coding Specialist has a deep understanding of medical terminology, coding guidelines, and healthcare regulations.

• Review and analyze medical records and documentation for inconsistent documentation practices and offer remediating solutions.

• Perform ongoing outreach/education for new and existing coders on Emergency Medicine & Hospital Medicine coding and documentation requirements using a variety of formats.

• Assign appropriate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes to diagnoses, procedures, and services based on medical documentation.

• Validate the accuracy of codes and ensure adherence to coding guidelines and regulations.

Required Qualifications:

• Chart Auditing/Optimization experience required.

• EHR/EMR (Electronic Health Record/Electronic Medical Record) experience required.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to adapt, modify and prioritize while adhering to strict deadlines and a willingness to shift priorities to meet the needs of the organization.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.

• At least one (1) to two (2) years of experience in Medical Coding in a Hospital or Physician practice environment desired.

• Must have a stable employment history.