Medical Records Coder/Analyst Internship

Visual Connections, LLC is seeking new or recent graduates with an AHIMA or AAPC credential (listed below) for a paid internship opportunity. Participants will be offered an intense RADV diagnosis coding training opportunity for a period of 90 days. A certificate of completion will be awarded to all participants who successfully complete the 90-day program.

 Duties:

  • Analyze protected health information according to project specific rules.

  • Participates in the Intake and Coding Processing of records

  • Assigns ICD-9/10-CM codes according to the guidelines as defined by the AHA

  • Discusses project related discrepancies with Team Lead(s)

  • Maintain coding credentials and continuing education hours

  • Possess and maintains a current and comprehensive understanding of coding rules, changes, and guidelines as defined by the AHA.

  • Attendance at VA, VC/Axis, and CMS sponsored meetings and trainings as a participant

  • Continuous review, application, and familiarity with CMS issued RADV guidelines and coder tools

  • Completing Quality Assurance reviews as a member of the coder team

  • Meeting defined production standards, completing production logs daily and completely

  • Active attendance in training (new hire, project specific, and/or retraining for performance improvement) as directed

  • Communication with Team Lead based on coaching and general questions

  • Managing time, including daily time reporting in PROCAS, and other mechanisms, as defined

  • Maintain an online presence during scheduled workday – Outlook is the primary mode of project communication with the client and project management. Acknowledge and respond to emails as received.

  •  Other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications:

  • Knowledge in abstracting and ICD-9/ICD-10 coding of general acute hospital (inpatient and outpatient) and physician medical records by applying ICD-9/ICD-10 Coding Guidelines for inpatient and outpatient settings and related Official Coding Clinics.

  • Knowledge in anatomy and physiology, pathology of disease and medical terminology required.

  • Ability to write appropriate correspondence and effectively communicate with other members of VC/Axis personnel, clients, and customers, as necessary.

  • Must adhere to AHIMA Code of Ethics or AAPC Code of Ethics

 Licenses/Certification

  • Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), or CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based)

  • Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), or Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Pay Rate: $27.00 per hour

 Visual Connections, LLC offers a full benefits package including:

  • Full Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision health care

  • 10 Paid Holidays annually

  • Paid time off

  • Short Term, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training and Development opportunities including professional certification and educational reimbursement

Visual Connections, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Visual Connections, LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.