Senior Level Coder

About the role

Saratoga Medical is hiring a full-time REMOTE Senior Medical Coder.

Responsibilities

• Abstracting and ICD-9/ICD-10 coding of general acute hospital (inpatient and outpatient) and physician medical records
• Applying ICD-9/ICD-10 Coding Guidelines for inpatient and outpatient settings and related Official Coding Clinics
• Extensive knowledge in anatomy and physiology, pathology of disease and medical terminology
• Writing appropriate correspondence and effectively communicating with other members of VC/NextStep personnel, clients, and customers
• Working independently with little or no supervision and using professional judgment as detailed in the AHIMA Code of Ethics
• Passing a VC/NextStep administered coder assessment before further consideration

Requirements

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in abstracting and ICD-9/ICD-10 coding
• Experience in abstracting ICD-9/ICD-10 (blended HCC model) coding
• Passing score on a VC/NextStep administered coder assessment

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge in anatomy and physiology, pathology of disease and medical terminology
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision and use professional judgment as detailed in the AHIMA Code of Ethics

Skills

• ICD-9/ICD-10 Coding
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Pathology
• Medical Terminology
• Professional Communication
• Independent Work
• Professional Judgment

Benefits

• Competitive Rate
• PTO
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Medical Benefits
• Flexible Scheduling