Outpatient Medical Coder

Position : Medical Coder

Location : Remote - USA

What you'll do

Accurately assign ICD-10 CM, E/M, ICD-10 PCS, CPT, HCPCS, modifiers and units based on documentation.
Adhere to systems and standards required in multi-specialty medical coding encounters, including Outpatient, Emergency Room, Surgery, Inpatient facilities, Inpatient Professional Rounds, and others.
Process encounters within required SLA on contract with deficiencies identified escalated as necessary.
Review and respond to each audit within set time window, with corrections made immediately after final adjudication.
Complete training on all government systems, including all annual and short notice training.
Meet or surpass weekly Productivity and Quality targets.
Coordinate and collaborate with team members and follow directions provided by the Site Manager/Project Manager.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or higher degree.
Active coding certification credentials from AHIMA or AAPC such as CCS, CCS-P, CPC, RHIA, or RHIT. Initial and annual proof of active certification is required. Must be ICD-10 certified.
3+ years of experience with medical coding, re-coding, abstraction, analysis, and assembly of medical record data.
Demonstrated ability to maintain minimum accuracy rating of 97%
Current on required training and certification requirements.
Experience with Microsoft Windows and Office 365 applications including Word, Excel, Teams and others.
Ability to work in a private and secure area while protecting PHI/PII and meeting HIPAA requirements.
Experience with MHS Genesis, EM360, or JLV (preferred).
Experience in multiple specialties including Behavioral Health, Cardiology, ER, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious disease, Internal medicine, Nephrology, Neurology, OB/Gyn surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, Orthopedic surgery, Outpatient, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Sleep medicine, Transplant surgery, or Vascular surgery (preferred).