Certified Medical Coder

HireTalent; McLean (VA); Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a remote Medical Coder to ensure accuracy in coding and reimbursement based on medical records. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and certification as a Coding Specialist, with strong communication skills and attention to detail to handle medical documentation effectively.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT systems.
• Ability to interpret medical terminology.
• Knowledge of DRG/APC reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Review medical record documentation and accurately code primary/secondary diagnoses.
• Ensure DRG/APC assignment is accurate.
• Abstract and compile data for optimal reimbursement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Efficient data entry skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification as a Coding Specialist (CCS preferred)

Tools

ICD-9 and CPT coding systems

Coding software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Status Label: Non- Exempt

Labor Category: Admin

Remote/Onsite: Remote

Additional Informations:

This job is for new sourcing

The purpose of this position is to review the medical record to assure specificity of diagnoses, procedures and appropriate/optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges; Retrieves information from medical records, ensuring adherence with established methods and procedures.

Key Responsibilities/ Accountabilities:
•Review medical record documentation and accurately code the primary/secondary diagnoses and procedures using ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding conventions.
•Sequence the diagnoses and procedures using coding guidelines.
•Ensure DRG/APC assignment is accurate.
•Abstract and compile data from medical records for appropriate optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges.
•Serves as backup to other administrative functions as assigned.
•Meets job standards for achieving contract deliverables.
•Assists with other job- and education-related duties as assigned.
•Other duties as assigned
•Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies including policies related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules.

Critical Qualifications:
•High school diploma or GED.
•Certification as a Coding Specialist (CCS preferred - others may be considered with substantial hospital inpatient coding experience).

Additional Qualifications:
•Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT systems.
•Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology.
•Ability to interpret medical terminology.
•Knowledge of DRG/APC reimbursement.
•Coding software.
•Effective written and verbal communication skills.
•Attention to detail.
•Efficient data entry skills.
•Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
•Ability to meet deadlines with a sense of urgency.