Day Surgery Coder - Walter Reed Medical Center

About Integrated Management Strategies (IMS) LLC

We are a women-owned small business and management consulting firm that provides an array of business and technical services. IMS is headquartered in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, with employees across 24 US states.

What We Do

We support the mission critical needs of federal agencies and commercial businesses by leveraging our experience, talent and can-do attitude, and solve their strategic and operational challenges.

How We Do It

We earn our clients’ trust through our personalized approach and attention to detail, allowing us to collaborate and solve even the most complex problems.

About the role

Are you ready for your next career adventure?! Integrated Management Strategies (IMS) is an award-winning, fast-growing woman-owned small business in the Washington DC area, specializing in healthcare, technology, and management consulting. We are seeking an experienced Day Surgery Coder to join our healthcare consulting practice. The role is fully remote within the US, with infrequent travel to client locations for onboarding and training. We are proud of our national presence, and excited to offer great career opportunities within the organization. 

What you'll do

• Accurately assign ICD-10 CM, E/M, ICD-10 PCS, CPT, HCPCS, modifiers and units based on provider and other qualified healthcare professional documentation, based on coding Guidance.
• Coder must be able to maintain and follow applicable information that the DoD systems and/or software require for Multi-specialty Ambulatory Day Surgeries.
• Review and code for each Ambulatory Day Surgery encounter within 14 business days of receipt of record/encounter. All deficiencies or identified needed information will be queried to the provider and communicate to the designated POC via email, managers will be copied on all email traffic within this required time. Coders are required to follow up daily to meet the compliance for each Ambulatory Day Surgery encounter/record.  
• Adhere to systems and standards required in multi-specialty medical coding encounters.
• Process encounters within required SLA on contract with deficiencies identified escalated as necessary.
• Review and respond to each audit within set time window, with corrections made immediately after final adjudication.
• Complete training on all government systems, including all annual and short notice training.
• Meet or surpass weekly Productivity and Quality targets.
• Work independently with little to no supervision. Coordinate and collaborate with team members and follow directions provided by the Site Manager/Project Manager.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher degree.
• Active coding certification credentials from AHIMA or AAPC such as CCS, CCS-P, CPC, RHIA, or RHIT. Initial and annual proof of active certification is required.
• 3+ years of experience coding for Ambulatory Day Surgery (will train for DOD requirements).
• Demonstrated ability to maintain minimum accuracy rating of 97%
• US Citizenship
• Ability to secure a DOD security clearance, must not have been unfavorably removed from a government position
• Experience with Microsoft Windows and Office 365 applications including Word, Excel, Teams and others.
• Ability to work in a private and secure area while protecting PHI/PII and meeting HIPAA requirements.
• Coder with past DOD experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience with (Cerner/GENESIS), 3M 360 Encompass System (3M 360), JLV and other necessary, electronic and non-electronic hard copy files preferred. Training will be provided if needed.

What we offer:

In addition to a rewarding career, IMS offers a wide range of benefits to its employees, including:

• Generous Paid time off
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• FSA and many more!

Integrated Management Strategies is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of