ED Coder

Position Overview :

LHH Recruitment Solutions is searching for a full-time Emergency / Inpatient Medical Coder on a contract basis for a client in TX.

Our client is seeking a Medical Coder to review and abstract inpatient medical records, accurately assign medical codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services, and ensure compliance with federal and state reporting and billing requirements.

Please fully read the job details before applying! Candidates without the required experience, will not be considered!

Key Responsibilities :

Analyze and abstract information from inpatient medical records.

Ensure that all necessary data for federal and state reporting and billing are captured accurately.

Identify and assign accurate ICD-10-CM and PCS codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services.

Effectively assign DRG codes.

Collaborate with healthcare providers to clarify documentation and ensure accurate coding.

Maintain effective written and verbal communication with compliance officers and auditors.

Stay updated with coding guidelines, reimbursement reporting guidelines, and ethical standards set by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Adhere to official coding guidelines and internal policies.

Bring identified concerns to the manager for resolution.

Meet established productivity standards while minimizing abstracting errors.

Utilize analytical skills to interpret health record data and assign appropriate codes.

Qualifications :

Minimum of 2 years of experience in emergency coding, hospital inpatient coding, and physician coding.

Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, PCS coding, UB-04, and HCFA.

Excellent critical thinking, judgment, and decision-making skills.

Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with compliance officers and auditors.

Compensation : $24-$25

Job Type : Contract

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan.

Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law;

any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Pay Details : $ to $ per hour

Search managed by : Diana Bielawska

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan.

Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.