Medical Coder

Population Specific Care

No direct patient care. Essential Functions:

• Reviews medical records to determine all appropriate facility and/or provider-based diagnosis and procedure code(s).
• The scope of work is encompassing but not limited to ambulatory clinic, outpatient, observation, emergency department charging, emergency-to-inpatient charging.
• Performs associate coding as required.
• Analyses, researches and corrects moderately complex data integrity issues.
• Abstracts and collects pertinent patient information housed in the EHR.
• Contributes to coding compliance and departmental objectives by continuously developing coding abilities and performing duties in harmony with established professional coding standards.
• Utilizes online coding software for accuracy including analyzing coding edits, applies any applicable modifiers, and resource coding reference tools to perform day-to-day functions.
• Maintains accuracy for coding and productivity standards.
• Adheres to standard ethical coding guidelines established by professional health information management associations.
• Sets documentation clarification from healthcare providers or other designated resources to ensure accurate and complete coding including accuracy in billing for facility and/or professional services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
• Three (3) years of medical hospital or provider-based coding and charging experience.

Requirements

• One (1) of the following is required: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based (CCS-P), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Medical/dental/vision insurance.
• Company provided life and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• 403b employer match (retirement savings).
• A robust wellness program.
• Access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.
• Annual employee bonus program.
• Base pay increases based on performance.

Pay

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $24.48 to $36.72.

Schedule

Day, 8am to 4:30pm, Fully Remote.