Senior Level Coder
Saratoga Ascend · United States · 16 mo ago
RemoteRemoteEngineeringContract
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