Medical Coder

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for working assigned charges in the Charge work queues.
• Responsible for coding charges when needed and updating charges to ensure correct coding and billing.
• Responsible for understanding the requirements of various insurance carriers regarding allowable diagnosis codes and correct coding.
• Maintains awareness of work queues and provides input to Team Lead on improved workflows.
• Affords assistance to the follow-up team in reviewing and correcting charges in a timely manner.
• Identifies trends with new errors or issues and promptly reports to Team Lead.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager or Assistant Manager.

Skill Requirements and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Professional Coder
• CPT and ICD-10 CM coding expertise
• Detail oriented
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required.
• EPIC experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years direct experience in healthcare billing (office, hospital, or physician practice) preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years healthcare coding
• Knowledge of third-party payers required.
• Must possess the ability to work under pressure and communicate with manager and director about changes or concerns.

Pay

$23.00 - $29.00 per hour

Schedule

Full-Time / Non-Exempt