About the role:
As an Inpatient and Outpatient Facility Coder, you will make an impact by reviewing and assigning accurate diagnosis and procedure codes across inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, ancillary, and surgical records. You will be a valued member of the Cognizant team and work collaboratively with physicians, auditors, and healthcare stakeholders to ensure coding accuracy, regulatory compliance, and quality outcomes.
In this role, you will:
- Review medical documentation and assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, MS-DRG, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.
- Interpret inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, ancillary testing, and ambulatory surgery records for coding accuracy and compliance.
- Communicate with physicians and other healthcare providers to obtain or clarify diagnoses and procedures through the query process.
- Assign codes utilizing an electronic encoder application in accordance with practice policies, regulatory requirements, and coding guidelines.
- Perform Peer Reviews of Company Health Information Management coding auditors and coders.
- Complete reports and documentation as requested.
- Maintain a minimum coding accuracy rate of 98% while meeting productivity expectations established by the company.
- Stay current with coding guidelines, reimbursement methodologies, regulatory updates, and industry best practices.
- Support quality improvement initiatives through coding reviews, audits, and education.
- Conduct other reviews, audits, and coding-related duties as assigned.
- Maintain productivity expectations as established for each project and record type.
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
- AHIMA CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) credential required.
- Minimum of three years of facility-based coding experience with ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, MS-DRG, CPT, and HCPCS coding.
- Level-1 Trauma coding experience required.
- Experience coding both inpatient and outpatient facility records.
- Strong understanding of inpatient MS-DRG assignment and outpatient reimbursement methodologies.
- Experience coding Emergency Department, Ambulatory Surgery, Interventional, and Ancillary service records.
- Experience utilizing electronic coding encoders and facility coding workflows.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and payer regulations.
- Capable of interpreting medical records, operative reports, diagnostic results, and chart documentation.
- Able to work independently and as a team member.
- Capable of applying judgment and decision making.
- Basic computer proficiency with the ability to work in multiple systems simultaneously.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and in a fast-paced environment.
- Well organized and able to manage multiple projects.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Able to be flexible and adaptable to change.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
These will help you stand out
- EPIC experience.
- Previous coding audit or peer review experience.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Salary and Other Compensation: Applications will be accepted until November 6th, 2025.
The annual salary for this position is between $34.00 - $35.75 an hour depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting.
Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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Sobre a Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) é uma construtora de IA e fornecedora de serviços de tecnologia, criando a ponte entre o investimento em IA e o valor para as empresas por meio do desenvolvimento de soluções de IA completas para nossos clientes. Nossa profunda experiência em setores, processos e engenharia nos permite incorporar o contexto único de cada organização em sistemas tecnológicos que potencializam a capacidade humana, geram resultados tangíveis e mantêm empresas globais à frente em um mundo em rápida transformação. Saiba mais em cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.
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A Cognizant é uma empregadora que investe em equidade. Sua candidatura não será pautada em raça, cor, gênero, sexualidade, credo, origem, deficiência, gravidez ou qualquer outra característica protegida pelas leis brasileiras.
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