Description 13 weeks fully remote Essential Functions o Reviews and interprets health record documentation to accurately identify pertinent primary and secondary diagnosis and procedures that require code and DR assignment for properly billing inpatient records o Assigns and sequences ICD-10-CM/PCS diagnosis and procedure codes. o Presents on Admission indicators and calculates the correct MS-DRG, Severity of Illness and Risk of Mortality levels per official coding guidelines, coding compliance policies and procedures, CMS and other third-party payers to ensure accurate reimbursement. o Assesses high risk quality cases to accurately trigger pre-bill coding review process. o Abstracts and compiles clinical data elements such as attending physician, surgeon, consultants, ED physician, birth weight, etc. according to guidelines. o Validates and initiates correction of patient status, admit and discharge dates and discharge disposition for calculation of correct Oks and length of stav for correct reimbursement. • Queries physician when documentation in the record is ambiguous, inadequate, unclear or incorrect for coding and compliance purposes. • Collaborates with Clinical Documentation Specialist to improve coding and documentation. o Demonstrates and maintains adequate productivity and coding quality metrics as outlined in job description. o Demonstrates and maintains coding proficiency by staying abreast of coding guidelines as published in Coding Clinic. o Demonstrates timely completion of all training and education as well as maintains credentials by completing assigned continuing education credits per Coding Compliance requirements. Candidates MUST RESIDE in AR, FL, GA, NC, OK, TN, TX or UT. Skills Coding, Insurance verification, Medical claim, Medical coding, Insurance claim, Medical billing, Epic, ccs, RHIT, Rhia, ahima, AAPC, Epic certified, Patient care, Health care, Schedule appointments, Communication and people skills, Medical scheduling, Optum Top Skills Details Coding,Insurance verification,Medical claim,Medical coding,Insurance claim,Medical billing,Epic,ccs,RHIT,Rhia,ahima,AAPC Additional Skills & Qualifications Special Certification: RHIT, RHIA, CCS, AHIMA or AAPC "Needs 1 of these" Software: EPIC & Optum Candidates MUST RESIDE in AR, FL, GA, NC, OK, TN, TX or UT. Experience Level Intermediate Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 8, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.