Lynchburg, VA · Remote
$25.85 - $37.49/hr
RHIA, RHIT, CCS or CCA Minimum of 2 years acute care inpatient coding experience required. Experience in coding across multiple specialties within a hospital coding environment and remote coding ...
Lynchburg, VA · Remote
$25.85 - $37.49/hr
RHIA, RHIT, CCS or CCA Minimum of 2 years acute care inpatient coding experience required. Experience in coding across multiple specialties within a hospital coding environment and remote coding ...
Lynchburg, VA · Remote
$25.85 - $37.49/hr
RHIA, RHIT, CCS or CCA Minimum of 2 years acute care inpatient coding experience required. Experience in coding across multiple specialties within a hospital coding environment and remote coding ...
Lynchburg, VA · Remote
$25.85 - $37.49/hr
RHIA, RHIT, CCS or CCA Minimum of 2 years acute care inpatient coding experience required. Experience in coding across multiple specialties within a hospital coding environment and remote coding ...
Lynchburg, VA · On-site +1
$25.85 - $37.49/hr
RHIA, RHIT, CCS or CCA Minimum of 2 years acute care inpatient coding experience required. Experience in coding across multiple specialties within a hospital coding environment and remote coding ...
Lynchburg, VA · On-site +1
$25.85 - $37.49/hr
RHIA, RHIT, CCS or CCA Minimum of 2 years acute care inpatient coding experience required. Experience in coding across multiple specialties within a hospital coding environment and remote coding ...
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A typical workday for a Remote CCA Coding specialist involves reviewing medical records, assigning appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes, and ensuring accurate documentation for risk adjustment and billing purposes. You will often communicate electronically with healthcare providers or auditors to clarify documentation, address discrepancies, and stay current on changes in coding guidelines. The role is generally independent, but you may participate in virtual meetings or training sessions with your coding team or management. Time management and self-discipline are important, as deadlines and productivity targets are a routine part of the remote workflow. This environment offers a great deal of flexibility, as well as the opportunity to continually expand your knowledge within the coding and healthcare compliance fields.
To excel as a Remote CCA Coding professional, you need a solid understanding of medical coding, especially related to HCC (Hierarchical Condition Category) and risk adjustment, as well as a relevant certification such as Certified Coding Associate (CCA) from AHIMA. Familiarity with coding software, electronic health record (EHR) systems, and up-to-date knowledge of ICD-10-CM coding guidelines is essential. Strong attention to detail, self-motivation, and effective communication are important soft skills for this remote position. These qualifications are crucial to ensure accurate coding, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with remote teams or healthcare providers.
A Remote CCA Coding job involves reviewing medical records and assigning accurate risk adjustment codes based on clinical documentation. Certified Coders (such as CRCs) use ICD-10-CM codes to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and reimbursement guidelines. These professionals typically work from home, using electronic health records (EHR) and coding software to capture chronic conditions. Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and risk adjustment guidelines is required.
$25.85 - $37.49/hr
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Re-posted 22 days ago
6.6
Based on 119 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
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The Hospital Inpatient Coding Specialist reviews inpatient medical records and assigns International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10 CM) diagnosis and International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) procedure codes that derives an All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Group (APR-DRG) or Medical Severity Diagnosis Related Group (MS-DRG) for optimal reimbursement. The Hospital Inpatient Coding Specialist will work in collaboration with the Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist at times to ensure accuracy consistent with Centra's coding policies. The Hospital Inpatient Coding Specialist will abstract pertinent information according to established guidelines for the organization and will formulate provider queries to clarify information.
High School Diploma or equivalent
One or more of the following certifications required: RHIA, RHIT, CCS or CCA
Minimum of 2 years acute care inpatient coding experience required.
Experience in coding across multiple specialties within a hospital coding environment and remote coding experience preferred.
Demonstrated proficiency in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS by passing coding competency assessment administered before hire.
Demonstrated proficiency in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and disease process by passing coding competency assessment administered before hire.
Good working knowledge of Inpatient Prospective Payment System (RPPS), Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) methodologies, Severity of Illness (SOI), and Risk of Mortality (ROM)
Travel Required
Travel is expected to be between 0%-10% of the time
Salary Range: $25.85- $37.49/hr
Assigns diagnosis and procedure codes.
Verifies accuracy of DRG
Accurately abstracts required information.
Initiates provider coding queries in compliance with coding guidelines and policies where appropriate.
Meets productivity standard of 2 charts per hour or higher.
Meets coding accuracy of 95% or higher.
Verifies and assigns discharge status codes.
Ensures presence of a completed Medicaid certification prior to finalizing coding.
Appropriately assigns the Hospital Acquired condition (HAC) and Present on Admission(POA) indicator for each diagnosis.
Communicate with Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Specialist via email, phone, or other methods regarding accounts.
Participates in team, organization and educational meetings.
Maintains and continually enhances coding competency, through participation in educational programs, reading official coding publications such as the American Hospital Association's (AHA) Coding Clinic for ICD-10-CM/PCS, AHA Coding Clinic for HCPCS, AMA CPT Assistant) to stay abreast of changes in codes, coding guidelines, regulatory and other requirements.
Maintains coding credential(s) by completing continuing education requirements of credits per year.
Assist in achieving department goals of Accounts Receivable days in regard to Discharged Not Final Billed (DNFB)
Other Functions:
Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient related information.
Remote home office skills including PC use and maintenance, knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel and Outlook.
Communicates in a positive and professional manner with patients, providers, and staff.
Demonstrates ability to work independently.
Demonstrates ability to adjust to changes in workflow.
Thoroughness and attention to detail
Performs other duties as assigned.
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Health care and social assistance
5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Lynchburg, VA, US
1987
