$330000 - $350000 Year
Monday to Friday
Day shift
Health insurance
Paid time off
Employee discount
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Parental Leave
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible spending account
Retirement plan
Others
Job summary:
Cognizant Technology Solutions is seeking an ICD-10 coding consultant Inpatient to work for one or more of the clients remotely.
-Roles & Responsibilities –
Review documentation to code diagnosis and procedures.
- Communicate with physicians to obtain or clarify diagnosis and/or procedures via the query process
- Assign accurate codes utilizing an electronic encoder application in accordance with practice policy and regulatory guidelines
- Perform Peer Reviews of Company Health Information Management coding auditors and coders
- Complete reports as requested
- Maintain minimum accuracy rate of 98% while meeting internal productivity standards set by company
- Maintain productivity expectations:
Record Type ICD10 Coding Productivity Standards* Coding
– Emergency Department (excluding E/M facility coding) 96-120 encounters/day Coding
– Emergency Department (including E/M facility coding) 64-92 encounters/day Coding
– Ancillary testing 160-240 encounters/day Coding – Ambulatory/Outpatient/Interventional 32-48 encounters/day Coding
- Inpatient 24 encounters/day
Desired Skills/Qualifications:
-CCS, RHIT or RHIA (AHIMA) or CPC, COC (AAPC).
- 3-5 years of coding experience.
-Knowledge of Federal, state and payer regulations.
-Capable of interpreting medical records reports and chart entries.
-Able to work independently and as a team member.
-Capable of applying judgment and decision making.
-Base office skills (Word, Excel).
-Pass coding assessment with a score of 80% or greater.
-Pass coding assessment with a score of 80% or greater.
The hourly rate for this position is between $33.00 – $35.00 per hour, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
· Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
· Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
· 401(k) plan and contributions
· Long-term/Short-term Disability
· Paid Parental Leave
· Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The hourly rate, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applications are accepted until February 17th.
Communication
Leadership
Teamwork
Interpersonal
Learning/adaptability
Self-management
Organizational
Computer
Problem solving
Open mindedness
Strong work ethic
technology
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- 3-5 years of coding experience.
Construction
On going position
Remote