Freelance Remote Inpatient Coding Jobs in Buffalo, NY

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

About this Role:
Liberty Solutions has a client in need of a CDI Coding Analyst. This resource will serve as a CDI coder on the client's internal team, supporting clinical documentation integrity efforts and ensuring accurate, complete and compliant documentation that reflects patient severity, risk and quality of care. The initial contract is 3-6 months and then will convert to a permanent FTE role. Resources must have active CCS and CCDS credentials from AHIMA or AAPC and cannot be located in California, New York, Colorado or Washington.
Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience serving as a CDI coder
• Candidates must hold the following active credentials from AHIMA or AAPC (CCS and CCDS); multiple certifications are strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of DRG payor methodologies, including MS-DRG and APR-DRG
• Proficiency with ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines and conventions
• Working knowledge of PSIs, HACs, HCCs, and Medicare IPPS
• Demonstrated experience writing compliant coding queries
• Experience bridging CDI and coding functions, including DRG reconciliation
• Prior experience working with Cerner clients required
• Clinical background preferred (RN, LPN, or other clinical licensure)

Certification Requirements:

• Candidates must hold one of the following active credentials from AHIMA or AAPC; multiple certifications are strongly preferred:
  • CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)
  • CCDS (Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist)
• Candidates with the following certifications (in addition to the above) would be a big plus:
  • RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator)
  • RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician)
  • CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder)
  • CDIP (Certified Documentation Integrity Practitioner)
  • CCDS-O (Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist – Outpatient)

*All credentials must be current and in good standing. Candidates with a stacked CDI and coding credential profile (e.g., CCS + CCDS)will be prioritized.
About Us:
Liberty Solutions, Inc. has been a leader in the Healthcare IT industry for over a decade, providing innovative solutions that help our clients thrive. Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction has earned us a loyal clientele, and our employees enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment.

This is a remote position.