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REMOTE Coding – General Expectations

Inpatient coders with HOSPITAL (Acute Care) IC-10 experience at least 2-3 years

Inpatient Coders Must have high level or surgery cases coding exp to include trauma and cardiac

level 1 trauma experience preferred

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.
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). 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
Require Contract coders to have at least one coding credential; AHIMA -RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, AAPC- CPC (send certification with submission)
Contract coders will be required to code high $$ accounts, Trauma, Highly skilled Coders
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 client coding monthly roundtables 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

Inpatient Coder