IP Coder at Oxford Global Resources in Newport Beach, California

Job Description:

Summary:


Assigning ICD-9-CM and/or ICD-10 diagnosis and procedure codes and present on admission (POA) indicators



Project Details:

• Maintain at least a 95% accuracy rate
• Maintain at least a 95% productivity rate
• Follow up on missing documentation, including the generation of appropriate queries, as needed
• Communication of issues to the MS-DRG, with CDI specialists, as appropriate.
• Thorough understanding of ICD-10 Official Coding Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and AHA Coding Clinic
• Thorough understanding of Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS), Medicare Severity-Diagnosis Related Groups (MS-DRGs)
• Understanding of coding resources and tools, including 3M

Job Experience:

• Successful completion of a Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Pharmacology course
• Successful completion of an ICD-9-CM and HCPCS/CPT coding class
• Coding/HIM certification
• Must have at least five years strong IP Coding experience, preferably in a teaching hospital
• Must have AHIMA certification (CCS, RHIT, RHIA)/ coding credential though AHIMA or AAPC
• Must have worked in a large acute care facility
• Must have experience coding critical care patients including transplants, spinal fusion, sepsis, and neurology
• Computer and software skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, encoder/grouper
• Strong written and verbal communications skills

Hourly Rate: 28.475-36.85


Oxford is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oxford will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. Oxford provides supplemental medical (we do not offer major medical), dental, vision, life, and disability benefit plans along with a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan. Paid holidays based on eligibility and paid sick leave for applicable jurisdiction, as required. Oxford is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email oxfordbenefitsgroup@oxfordcorp.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Apply Now