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Remote Coder

KIWI-TEK – Full and Part Time

KIWI-TEK is the fastest growing remote coding service in the country.

Our clients love our services because of our great management team and the outstanding quality and experience of our coders.  Due to our fast growth, we have immediate openings.

KIWI-TEK is a privately held company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

KIWI-TEK  derives 100% of its revenue from coding services.  We are focused solely on this service, and our efforts to provide the best coding service possible are not diluted by other business segments.

Our coding services include all patient types across all major healthcare providers, including hospital facilities, clinics, urgent care, physician groups, LATC and others.

Job Description:

We have numerous options for remote coding designed to fit your personal  needs and schedule:

  • All coders work from home.
  • You can work a schedule that best fits your lifestyle and personal needs.
  • We will provide all the training that you need to perform accurately and efficiently.
  • Full time and Part time positions are available.

Required Qualifications:

  • We require certification from AHIMA or AAPC and a minimum of three years’ experience coding for a hospital or professional office.  You must have  your own PC, high speed internet connection and email address.

Education Qualifications:

  • We require certification from AHIMA or AAPC and a minimum of three years’ experience coding for a hospital or Physicians office.

Compensation/Benefits:

  • Based on production; Per chart or hourly.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Please email your resume to resume@kiwi-tek.com

Apply Online: https://www.kiwi-tek.com

In-Patient Coding Compliance Specialist

Xtend Healthcare

Job Description:

Xtend Healthcare is located just 20 miles north of Nashville, Tennessee; Xtend provides entirely revenue cycle-based projects which range from complete business office outsourcing to A/R legacy cleanup, self-pay and third-party CBO safety net engagements as well as coding and consulting engagements.

We serve clients of all types and sizes in all 50 states — from critical-access hospitals to those with more than 2,000 patient beds, and from individual facilities to multi-hospital, university-affiliated health systems.

In 2015, Xtend was acquired by Navient which is the nation’s leading loan management, servicing and asset recovery company. By joining forces with Navient, the Xtend team will be bolstered by the strength, stability and resources of an industry leader, and leverage the parent company’s large scale business process outsourcing capabilities.

Xtend Healthcare is looking for a In-Patient Senior Coding Compliance Specialist who will be responsible for accurately auditing the coding (ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS, Level I & II modifiers) of the following service types: facility inpatient, emergency room, outpatient surgery, observation, ancillary, recurring therapy, clinic, professional, and billing/coding edit resolution. Will be working with multiple facility specific, state billing and coding guidelines as well as various Medicare Administrative Contractors nation-wide.

1. Project Work:

  • Auditing of Facility Coding (Inpatient).

2. Record Keeping:

  • Completion of coder audit reports of accounts completed daily.
  • Completion of Time Allocation reports daily.
  • Completion of weekly audit reports for assigned staff.

3. Analysis/Reporting:

  • Identifies trends and reports to Coding manager.
  • Reports weekly statistics of audits completed.
  • Develop and coordinate education training programs regarding trends identified.

Decision-making Latitude:

  1. All decisions made by this individual are subject to prior supervisory review by the manager.
  2. This position must be able to read and comprehend all audit related materials independently, utilize effective organizational skills and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
  3. Individual will use independent decision making in order to draft audit responses for external audits, report internal control gaps and to use judgment skills to know when to escalate issues — management will review any final proposed work products.

Required Qualifications:

  • High school diploma

MUST HAVE:

  • Eight years of experience with coding and/or billing in healthcare revenue cycle.  This should include hospital and physician practice.
  • AHIMA CCS Certification

OTHER HELPFUL EDUCATONAL EXPERIENCE:

  •  An understanding of healthcare billing practices and compliant claims preparation for both governmental and commercial payers.
  • Electronic health record (EHR) expertise, including knowledge of a variety of vendors.
  • Specialty Coding Certifications: The following are recognized professional certifications: Ambulatory Surgical Center (CASCC), Anesthesia and Pain Management (CANPC), Cardiology (CCC), Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (CCVTC), Chiropractic (CCPC), Dermatology (CPCD), Emergency Department (CEDC), Evaluation and Management (CEMC), Family Practice (CFPC), Gastroenterology (CGIC), General Surgery (CGSC), Hematology and Oncology (CHONC), Internal Medicine (CIMC), Interventional Radiology and Cardiovascular (CIRRC), Obstetrics Gynecology (COBGC), Orthopaedic Surgery (COSC), Otolaryngology (CENTC), Pediatrics (CPEDC), Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery (CPRC), Rheumatology (CRHC), Surgical Foot & Ankle (CSFAC), and Urology (CUC).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

  •  Coding Certifications: The following are recognized professional certifications: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT); Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA); Certified Coding Associate (CCA); Certified Professional Coder (CPC); Certified Outpatient Coder (COC); Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC); Certified Coding Specialist (CCS); or Certified Coding Specialist — Physician (CCS-P); Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA). Senior Coding Compliance Specialist team members are required to possess at least one of the above professional services coding certifications.
  • Continuing Education Requirements: Medical coders shall maintain the required continuing education hours in order to maintain current and proper national certification(s) requirements for this position.
  • Coding Test. Pass a pre-employment coding test that is provided, developed and administered by candidate management instructions, with a score of 80% or higher.
  • Must possess a working knowledge of Medicare and Local Medical Review Policy Guidelines.
  • Ability to function independently and as a team player in a fast-paced environment required.
  • Knowledge of inpatient and DRG coding.
  • Knowledge of computing observation hours.
  • Knowledge of coding infusions and injections.
  • Knowledge of surgical coding.
  • Knowledge of Evaluation and Management coding.
  • Must be able to maintain the company accuracy rating of 95%.
  • Must meet set weekly quota for productivity.
  • Knowledge of the International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD-CM); Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS); and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT).
  • Knowledge of reimbursement systems, including Prospective Payment System (PPS); Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APCs); and Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS).
  • Practical knowledge and understanding of industry nomenclature; medical and procedural terminology; anatomy and physiology; pharmacology; and disease processes.
  • Practical knowledge of medical specialties; medical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; ancillary services (includes, but is not limited to, Laboratory, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Radiology).
  • Make well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions.
  • Utilize medical computer software programs to abstract, analyze, and/or evaluate clinical documentation and enter/edit diagnosis, procedure codes and modifiers.
  • Clearly express information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information.
  • Display courtesy, empathy, and tact, developing and maintaining effective relationships with others; effectively work with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed to resolve differences; and be able to relate well to people from varied backgrounds and in different situations.
  • Work with internal and external customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations.
  • Contribute to maintaining the integrity of the organization; display high standards of ethical conduct and understand the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others.
  • Be open to and embrace change and new information; adapt behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with uncertainty. Cooperate by willingly accepting new assignments, and forming relationships with customers/co-workers/supervisors.
  • A high level of effort and commitment towards performing the work, using efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; uses training, feedback, or other opportunities for self-learning and development.
  • Understand and interpret written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations. Working Excel knowledge.
  • Attention to detail and completeness with a thorough understanding of government rules and regulations, medical coding and reimbursement guidelines, and potential areas of risk for fraud.
  • Work planning is necessary in being able to understand assignments and establish priorities. It is required that each coder be able to look at his/her work load and determine priorities for the day.
  • Ability to respond to email or text correspondence in a timely manner.

All offers of employment are contingent on standard background checks. Navient and certain of its affiliated companies are federal, state and/or local government contractors. Should this position support a federal government contract, now or in the future, the successful candidate will be subject to a background check conducted by the U.S. Government to determine eligibility and suitability for federal contract employment for public trust or sensitive positions. Positions that support state and/or local contracts also may require additional background checks to determine eligibility and suitability.

EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Navient Corporation and its subsidiaries are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States of America. Navient is a drug free workplace.

Apply Online:

https://www.candidatecare.com/srccsh/public/RTI.home?r=5000451620410&c=14&d=navient.candidatecare.com&_dissimuloSSO=LEA9gfdIpnY:Evj8bUKWQsfBGfvqmC664GicOzI&_fromPublish=true

Coding Educator

Southern Illinois Healthcare

About the Job:

The people of Southern Illinois Healthcare, a not-for-profit healthcare system, are dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of all of the people in the communities we serve.

Over 3,700 employees, along with physicians and volunteers, work together to achieve our mission and ensure that the health care needs of those we serve are met. WE make this a reality by treating patients in SIH facilities, offering services in rural clinics, collaborating with some of America’s best hospitals and improving our communities through our charitable community benefits programs.

The System Headquarters is currently looking for a Coding Educator to be responsible for educating physicians and mid-level providers on assigning appropriate evaluation and management codes for their services. This person will also serve as an educational liaison for the professional coding staff.

About the Area:

Why make the move?  Aside from our state-of-the art medical facilities, southern Illinois itself boasts much to offer.  We are surrounded by nature’s beauty; including Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park, Giant City State Park, Garden of the Gods and Shawnee National Forrest…and that’s just to name a few!  Take a hike, utilize the bike trails, go zip lining, host a picnic, venture out for a horseback ride, jump in for a dip in the lake or take a swing at some of the region’s finest golf courses!

Feeling like something a little more relaxing?  Nestled in our soil are multiple award-winning wineries; often hosting live music or special events on the weekends.  Not a wine fan? Craft beer is available at several local breweries.  Sample some of nature’s fruits at our local orchards and feast on freshly grown vegetables and homegrown meats at the many neighborhood farmer’s markets open seasonally.

Southern Illinois is home to some of the tri-state area’s finest campground facilities; offering both primitive and modern camping options.  Or, if you prefer, enjoy the hospitality of one of over 40 bed and breakfasts before heading out to explore the area.  Visit one of our local art museums, Civil War museums and other notable historical sites and monuments. See what kind of treasures you can find at one of several antique shops in each of the communities that make up this beautiful area of Illinois.

Filled with excellent schools, your kids can grow from daycare all the way to college right here in Southern Illinois!  Take a tour of Southern Illinois University or enjoy any of its fine arts or sporting events happening all year long.  There’s something for everyone in Southern Illinois!

Conveniently located less than two hours from St. Louis, MO and Evansville, IN. Three hours from Nashville, TN and five hours from Chicago, IL.

Job Description:

  • Serves as an educator for physicians and mid-levels on appropriate coding practices.
  • Completes initial training on Evaluation and Management CPT code selection for new providers.
  • Monitors code assignment by providers on an ongoing basis to identify educational needs and provide said education.
  • Monitors continuing education needs for department/coders, assists in selecting appropriate educational material, and provides education as needed.
  • Collaborates with Practice Managers to reach providers in the most effective manner.
  • Promotes a culture of process improvement by participating in unit/department based programs that support the system’s process improvement goals.
  • Actively participates on system-wide or hospital-based teams.

Required Qualifications:

  • RHIT, RHIA, CCS or CPC certification required.
  • Physician practice management or provider education experience required.
  • Extensive knowledge and application of CPT/HCPCS codes and modifiers required.
  • Knowledge of health information management practices and federal and state healthcare regulations required.

Preferred Qualifications: Education Qualifications:

  • Associate’s degree in Health Information Technology required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or Healthcare Management preferred.

Compensation/Benefits:

About the Benefits:

Along with a market competitive salary, eligible employees enjoy

  • AD&D insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Dependent life insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Retirement Savings Plan (401k)
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Tax-free spending accounts
  • Wellness program
  • Voluntary insurance

Instructions for Resume Submission:

You may upload your resume to your application on the Southern Illinois Healthcare website.

Apply Online: https://careers-sih.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1&searchKeyword=2018-3473