Job Family:

Health

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

Join Guidehouse’s Best in KLAS® medical coding team!

Guidehouse is partnering with the DHA as part of a large-scale project in support of our military healthcare facilities and hospitals. This is an exciting opportunity to join a mission drive project and contribute to a best in KLAS medical coding team. We are proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer for the fifth consecutive year, listed among the 2024 Military Spouse-Friendly Employers and we’re Great Places to Work certified. These roles are 100% remote and offer a flexible schedule.

We offer:

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including paid time off
A flexible, remote work arrangement
Remote medical coding package -laptop, dual monitors, and mouse
The opportunity to work the #1 ranked Best in KLAS® medical coding team, and a rapidly growing global professional services firm
A collaborative, diverse, and supportive workplace
Corporate membership to AAPC and the AAPC webinar subscription for our full-time team coders who are AAPC members
Encoder Pro as a resource tool for our full-time team members
Monthly education newsletter and education opportunities provided through our education department
AAPC approver instructor who helps coordinate your CEU’s or expanded CPC specialty certifications
Being a part of a seasoned coding team with average tenure of 10 years- more than a job but a career opportunity!

If you are a skilled Medical Coder looking to make a difference for a mission driven project, apply today!

What You Will Do:

As an Outpatient Medical Coder, you will oversee the maintenance of medical records and the coding of data from medical records. Participates in the preparation of reports, provides information, and prepares correspondence regarding patient admissions, treatment, discharges and deaths in accordance with departmental policies and legal requirements governing the release of medical information.

Works collaboratively with providers, other health care professionals and coding team to ensure that clinical information in the medical record is present and accurate so that the appropriate utilization, clinical severity, outcomes, and quality is captured for the level of service rendered to each patient, as well as ensuring compliant reimbursement of patient care services. Infusion and Injection Charging + E/M Leveling

As an Inpatient Medical Coder you will apply appropriate state ICD-10 and PCS procedure codes as defined for the service type, for coding, billing, internal and external reporting, research as required, and regulatory compliance. You will review clinical documentation and comprehensive review of chart documentation as appropriate to extract data and apply appropriate ICD-10 and PCS codes as defined for the service type, for coding, billing, internal and external reporting, research as required, and regulatory compliance. Under the direction of the coding manager—the coder should accurately code conditions and procedures as documented and in accordance with ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, CMS and any other official coding guidelines established for use with mandated standard code sets.

What You Will Need:

High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be a US Citizen and willing to undergo a federal background check as part of the onboarding process
5 years previous medical coding experience in Outpatient, Inpatient or Pro Fee
Certifications
- ONE or more of the following certifications obtained through the AAPC or AHIMA
Professional Coding Certifications
- American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC): Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
- American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA): Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P)
Evaluation & Management (E&M) Coding Certifications
- American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC): Certified Evaluation and Management Coder (CEMC)
- National Alliance of Medical Auditing Specialists (NAMAS): Certified Evaluation and Management Auditor (CEMA)
Institutional Coding Certifications
- American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC): Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)
- American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA): Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Experience with trauma, strokes, cardiac, cancer, general and vascular surgery
Federal or Military medical coding experience
Experience working in any of the following systems: EPIC, Cerner, Next Gen, Allscripts or any other EHR.
Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Terminology.
Experience with Coding clinics ICD-10-CM and PCS.
Experience with Government and other Payer guidelines as they relate to compliant coding.
Willingness to maintain professional credentials at all times.
Associates Degree

The annual salary range for this position is $0.00-$0.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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