Summary
Inpatient Coder Position: Level 1
The position is a contract to hire opportunity. Candidate must live in Christus Approved States. (Texas,Louisiana, Arkansas, Georgia, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Nevada (send state with submission))
PLEASE NOTE:
Once the candidate is shortlisted for interview, he/she needs to go through a coding assessment.
Passing score is 90% or higher.
Candidate should have access to coding reference materials, ENCODER, guidelines, and other tools available while taking the assessment. With out these references, candidates will likely NOT receive a passing score. Please do not submit candidates who do not fit this criteria.
THIS IS A TIMED TEST – Information will be sent via email with all the details of the assessment.
Roles & Responsibilities
Contract coders must be able to work independently in a remote setting, with little supervision
High speed internet is required – Minimum speed requirements of 10Mbps download and 1Mbps upload. High speed internet connections are not allowed via satellite.
Vendor Auditor MUST complete Prebill audits & Monthly audits which consist of 3% of volume per month and demonstrate a minimum of 95% accuracy. Based on typical coder volume 3% would be 6-10 charts per month.
Coder or Vendor must provide equipment and internet, additional information will be provided.
Remote capability – Contract coders must have their own computer equipment
After orientation and prebill review, coders may work a flexible schedule during Business hours (6am to 5pm CST). Schedule must be approved by Manager
Orientation is done via Skype – (coder never required to work on site)
Prefer coders with experience with Meditech, 3M, One Content, Kronos, Epic
Submit candidates that are temp to perm and live in a Christus approved state.
Indicate on Non-Clinical Submission Cover sheet- State coder resides in
If selecting a large group of coders,prefer to on-board as a group to limit orientation sessions
Require Contract coders to have at least one coding credential;AHIMA-RHIA,RHIT,CCS,CCA,AAPC- CPC (send certification with submission)
No offshore coders allowed (Domestic/US based only)
There is a potential that contract coders would be assigned to different regions/facilities
Contract coders will be required to code high $$accounts, Trauma, Highly skilled Expert Coders
Christus Internal coding assessment required for onboarding – Must pass with 90% accuracy
If the coder passes the assessment, set up a phone interview as next steps
Contract coders are encouraged to attend Christus coding monthly round-tables and section meetings
MCI request will be submitted when compliance is completed
All coders need to maintain a 95% or > coding accuracy
All coders need to maintain 95% or >productivity
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Do NOT submit coders with the following experience: Physical office billing, Medical billing, Profee, etc.
Christus needs Inpatient coders with HOSPITAL (Acute Care) IC-10 experience. Client is looking for well rounded acute care coder.
At least 2-3 years experience as Inpatient Coders
High Level or surgery cases coding experience to include trauma and cardiac.
Spohn/Santa Rosa –The candidate must have experience with Level 1 trauma,.
Must be AHIMA -RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, AAPC- CPC certified (send certification with submission)
Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience: 3-5 years coding experience Hospital based.
Type of hospitals IP acute care
Chart type / Specialties: IP
EMR: One Content
Encoder: 3M Encoder
CAC: Optum
Production expectations: 2/hour
Quality expectations: 95% or >
Coder or Vendor must provide equipment and internet, additional information will be provided.
Vendor Auditor MUST complete Monthly audits should be 3% of volume and demonstrate a minimum of 95% accuracy.
Based on typical coder volume 3% would be 6-10 charts per month.
After orientation and prebill review, coders may work a flexible schedule during Business hours (6am to 9pm). Schedule must be approved by
Required Skills
Work Authorization
US Citizen
Green Card
Benefits
Dental Medical Eye Care