Medical Coder, CCS, CIC

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $50 - $70 / hour

⏳ Contract/Temporary

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🏥 Medical Billing and Coding

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Weekday (YC W21)

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

11 - 50 employees

Founded 2021

💼 Consulting

👥 HR Tech

☁️ SaaS

Consulting • HR Tech • SaaS

Weekday is a modern recruitment platform that combines AI technologies with a vast database of potential candidates, aiming to streamline the hiring process for companies in India. They offer various services, including a proactive outreach approach that helps employers connect with top talent, as well as tools for candidates to easily apply for jobs. Weekday's emphasis on candidate engagement through multiple channels, including email, WhatsApp, and phone calls, sets it apart in the competitive landscape of recruitment agencies.

📋 Description

• Review admission notes, progress notes, operative reports, consultation records, laboratory and imaging results, and discharge summaries • Assign accurate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS diagnosis and procedure codes • Identify principal and secondary diagnoses and apply appropriate sequencing rules • Review and validate MS-DRG assignments, including CC and MCC identification • Assign and validate Present on Admission (POA) indicators • Apply UHDDS definitions, official ICD-10-CM/PCS guidelines, and AHA Coding Clinic guidance • Identify hospital-acquired conditions, patient safety indicators, and other coding-relevant clinical details • Annotate and validate clinical data for AI training and model evaluation • Investigate ambiguous documentation and resolve complex inpatient coding challenges • Provide evidence-based recommendations and structured feedback to improve annotation quality and project workflows • Communicate with stakeholders to clarify requirements, resolve documentation discrepancies, and maintain data integrity

🎯 Requirements

• Active AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or AAPC Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) certification • Strong hands-on experience in inpatient medical coding and clinical documentation review • Thorough understanding of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems • Proficiency in MS-DRG methodology, diagnosis sequencing, and principal diagnosis selection • Knowledge of POA indicators, CCs, MCCs, UHDDS definitions, and applicable inpatient coding guidelines • Ability to interpret complex clinical documentation and accurately translate medical information into appropriate codes • Familiarity with AHA Coding Clinic guidance and current official coding standards • Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail • Ability to work independently, follow detailed instructions, and consistently deliver accurate, high-quality coding annotations • Must-have skills: Medical Coding; CCS or CIC Certification; Inpatient Medical Coding; ICD-10-CM; ICD-10-PCS; MS-DRG Methodology; Principal and Secondary Diagnosis Coding; Diagnosis Sequencing; Present on Admission (POA) Indicators; Clinical Documentation Review; Coding Guidelines and Compliance • Access to current ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS code sets, official coding guidelines, and appropriate MS-DRG grouper tools