Coder - Remote

Benefits:

• $18-22 an hour
• Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits
• Monthly $43 stipend to use toward ancillary benefits
• HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match
• 401k plan after 6 months of service with company match (Part-time employees included)
• Employee Assistance Program that is available 24/7 to provide support

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge preferred.
• Accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (CCS-P) or the American Academy of Professional Coders (CPC).
• A minimum of one of the following credentials: CCS-P or CPC.
• Meets established coding and abstracting quality and productivity standards.
• Experience with various coding software. Previous experience with remote coding is preferred. Possesses PC skills, both keyboarding and applications.
• Requires a good understanding of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and disease processes.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent attention to details.

Essential Functions

• Abstracts data in compliance with national, regional, and local policies, and interprets and reviews medical record documentation to assign accurate ICD-10 diagnosis and CPT procedure codes.
• Utilizes practice management system (PMS) to accurately account for demographics and services performed for all scheduled and unscheduled surgical cases according to standard procedures and coding guidelines.
• Utilizes individual hospital medical record systems and coordinates with physicians and staff to obtain clinical documents and demographics required for appropriate coding and billing for all hospital procedures.
• Provides education and support to clinical areas regarding appropriate documentation and coding of services to achieve accurate billing. Maintains effective communication with providers concerning coding issues