Medical Coder I

Responsibilities

• Audit ICD-10 codes and make appropriate changes
• Maintains worklists for patient billing, ICD-10 coding, medical record requests, COB/expired insurance, and refund requests in Tempus’ billing system
• Reviews and verifies that medical record documentation supports diagnoses, procedures and treatment results
• Assists Supervisor with aged account clean up in Tempus billing system
• Supports audit process as needed
• Handles ad hoc requests and special projects as needed

Qualifications

• CPC certification or similar medical coding certification
• Strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail, self-starter, works with minimal supervision
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented, enjoys unpacking and resolving complex issues
• Familiar with medical coding methodologies, claim adjudication, Medicare policy and related topics
• Experience working with professional coding structures and claims auditing logic
• Proven ability to learn new skills quickly and adapt to new processes smoothly
• Results oriented, highly energetic, dynamic individual with hands-on mentality
• Works independently and within a team environment

Pay

CHI: $45,000-$55,000

Schedule

Remote

Benefits

Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.

Company

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.