Remote Coding Data Analyst (DRG & APC Coding Experience a Must) Needed for a Healthcare Company  
 
Job ID: 24651
Pay Rate: $28.73/HR-$46.64/HR 
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Contract to Hire
Schedule: Part Time, 20 Hours a Week
 
A leading healthcare provider in North Carolina is seeking a Remote Coding Data Analyst to support inpatient and interventional radiology (IVR) medical coding functions. Must have DRG and APC coding experience. This position is part-time, requiring 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a flexible 4-hour daily schedule.

This role provides an opportunity to contribute expertise in coding accuracy and compliance while working remotely in a collaborative and supportive environment.

What Your Day Brings:

• Review documentation in inpatient and/or IVR medical records with an expectation of coding approximately 14-16 charts per 8-hour day (equivalent to 25 minutes per chart).
• Accurately assign ICD-10-CM diagnostic codes and ICD-10-PCS/CPT-4 HCPCS procedural codes to the highest specificity.
• Assign the most accurate DRG/APC as appropriate, following Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and Facility Coding Guidelines.
• Abstract demographic and coding information accurately and completely into the EMR.
• Ensure the correct assignment of DRG/APC and meet established productivity standards.
• Query providers as necessary for clarification to ensure coding accuracy.
• Provide mentorship to new coders.
• Assist in resolving missing documentation and escalating issues as necessary.
• Support outpatient, same-day surgery, emergency department, and observation coding as required.

Assist with achieving Candidate for Bill (CFB) goals by:

• Resolving coding edits and reminders within 1-2 business days.
• Correcting abstracting and coding issues in a timely manner.
• Completing and routing problem accounts, high-dollar accounts, and other necessary coding tasks daily.
• Supporting backlog and unassigned coding cases as needed.

Perform other assigned tasks as needed.

What You Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• DRG & APC coding experience required.
• Must have own computer/laptop.
• Completion of anatomy and physiology coursework required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of acute care inpatient and/or IVR coding experience required.
• Must maintain an accuracy rate of 85% or higher in abstracting, coding, and DRG assignment while meeting productivity requirements.
• Ability to work efficiently in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in computer and data entry tasks.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with healthcare team members.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• Certified Professional Coder – Hospital Outpatient (CPC-H)
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• AAPC certification preferred

Benefits Offered by Parker Staffing to Contract Employees:  

• Paid Sick/Safe Time (based on where allowable by law)  
• Medical benefits with multiple plan tiers and Telemedicine access  
• 401K with matching contributions   
• Holiday pay   

   
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.