Medical Coder - Des Moines, IA Job at Prime Physicians, Des Moines, IA

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  • Prime Physicians
  • Des Moines, IA

Job Description

Job Title: Medical Coder

No of Positions/Candidates Required: 4 FTE (3.0 FTE Outpatient/Ancillary/Surgical + 1.0 FTE Inpatient/Professional Fee)

Specialty: Inpatient Facility Coding, Inpatient Professional Fee Coding, Outpatient Coding, Surgery/Anesthesia/Pathology Coding

Place of Work (City/State): Des Moines, IA

Site: VA Central Iowa Health Care System (VACIHCS)

Location: 3600 30th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310

Duration: 1 year contract with the possibility of another year extension

Shift Schedule: Training 08:00 16:30 CST, Mon Fri, Post Training between 06:00 17:00

Shifts Needed per Month: ~20 22 (Mon Fri only, standard business days; no weekend/holiday shifts)

Credentialing/Onboarding Time: 6 8 weeks

License: No state professional license required - credential-based (see Certifications)

Certifications:
Active AHIMA credential (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CCS-P, CCA, CDIP) or AAPC credential (CPC, CPC-H, or equivalent). Experience Needed: 6-8 years of outpatient or inpatient coding experience Special Skills Needed:
  • ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS II, and Official Coding Guidelines
  • VA encoder and VistA/CPRS experience, or ability to train
  • POA, NCCI/bundling edits, and modifier application
  • E/M leveling and inpatient DRG validation
  • Strong documentation review and query resolution skills
  • Ability to work remotely via VPN and Microsoft Teams
Responsibilities:
  • Code and abstract inpatient, outpatient, surgery, professional fee, anesthesia, pathology, ancillary, and prosthetics encounters
  • Meet daily productivity standards: Inpatient w/ Prof Fees 10; Inpatient w/o Prof Fees 14; Surgery 27; Outpatient/Testing/Prof Encounters 75
  • Maintain at least 95% coding accuracy
  • Meet turnaround times of 1 5 business days based on encounter type
  • Submit daily and weekly status reports
  • Complete re-review/billing corrections within 1 business day
  • Complete required annual VA Security/Privacy training and Rules of Behavior

Prime Physicians is a physician-led, The Joint Commission (TJC) Accredited, ISO 9001 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised organization. Our commitment extends beyond traditional consulting and management services, offering comprehensive solutions to hospitals, health systems, and federal government agencies. At the heart of our operations is the ultimate goal to deliver high-quality patient care. Driven by a mission to catalyze healthcare transformation and innovation, we offer an array of services designed to redefine the healthcare landscape. From program and project management to strategic planning, we enhance operational efficiency and streamline business processes. With Prime Physicians, the future of patient care is in skilled and dedicated hands, leading the way towards a more efficient, effective, and compassionate healthcare system.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Remote work, Shift work

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