Certified Medical Coder & Abstractor

RemoteFetch; Pine Bluff (AR); Remote; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Matching Retirement Plans

Job summary

RemoteFetch is seeking a Certified Coder/Abstractor to analyze patient records and assign diagnosis and procedure codes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines. The role requires strong reading and communication skills and the ability to learn new software with minimal supervision.

Preferred candidates have an Associate Degree in Healthcare Information Management or related credentialed program, and at least 2 years coding experience in an acute care setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical Diploma or Associate Degree in Healthcare, Healthcare Information Management or Administration preferred.
• Credentials CPC, COC, CIC, CCS, CCS-P, or CCA required/desired.
• Completion of a credentialed Coding/Abstractor education program required.
• Minimum 2 years coding experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze patient records and assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines and industry best practices.
• Adapt to regulator and payer changes and work independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Written/verbal communication

Independent learner

Education

Associate Degree in Healthcare Information Management

Credentialed Coding/Abstractor education program

Job description

RemoteFetch is seeking a Certified Coder/Abstractor to analyze patient records and assign diagnosis and procedure codes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines. The role requires strong reading and communication skills and the ability to learn new software with minimal supervision.

Preferred candidates have an Associate Degree in Healthcare Information Management or related credentialed program, and at least 2 years coding experience in an acute care setting.