Certified Medical Coder

Our Billing Co LLC; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare billing company is seeking a Certified Medical Coder to join their fully remote team. The successful candidate will review medical documentation, assign correct CPT and diagnosis codes, and support the RCM team in improving documentation practices. Required qualifications include a valid coding certification, experience in medical coding, and strong organizational and customer service skills. This position offers a competitive benefits package along with a pay range of $23.00 - $25.30 per hour.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of progressive coding experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology required.
• Experience working in EMR system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review E/M, diagnostic and procedural documentation and assign correct CPT and diagnosis codes.
• Work with RCM team to identify patterns in coding and documentation.
• Prepare documentation summary to support corrective action plans.
• Assist in the development of effective education programs for staff.

Skills

Coding documentation

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication

Ability to multi-task

Education

Current CPC, CCS, RHIA or RHIT certification

Associates degree or equivalent experience

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Overview

Our Billing Co. is seeking a Certified Medical Coder to review medical documentation and assign correct CPT and diagnosis codes. Apply to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Review E/M, diagnostic and procedural documentation and assign correct CPT and diagnosis codes.
• Work with RCM team to identify patterns, trends and variations in coding and documentation practices.
• Prepare documentation summary/findings to support development of corrective action plans.
• Assist management team in the development of effective education programs for staff.
• Provide on-going guidance to RCM team on the correct use of modifiers.
• Assist RCM team with documentation required to appeal claims and overturn denials.
• Assess claims to ensure adherence with payer guidelines.
• Research and work collaboratively with clinic staff to capture all billing activities (e-bill management).
• This may require access to additional information systems (EMR or Data Warehouse).
• Respond to RCM team and vendors promptly to address information needed for claim resubmission and denial resolution.
• Assist in the development of protocols and workflows to ensure correct billing and maximum reimbursement.
• Maintain productivity and accuracy standards as determined by each division.
• Deliver exemplary customer service in order to provide a positive experience across the organization.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Current CPC, CCS, RHIA or RHIT certification required, Associates degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 1-3 years of progressive coding experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology required, Experience working in EMR system preferred.
• Ability to multi-task required, strong organizational skills.
• Strong customer service and communication skills with ability to utilize computer programs.

This job will be fully remote.

Our Billing Co. offers a competitive benefits package!

Pay Range: $23.00 - $25.30

Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to market data, education, experience, qualifications, and expertise of the individual and internal equity considerations.