Clinical Coder: Medical Coding Expert, Flexible Hours

Think Healthcare; Omaha (NE); In loco; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Think Healthcare in Omaha, NE is seeking a Clinical Coder responsible for accurate patient record coding, auditing charges, and supporting billing processes to ensure timely submissions.

The role requires coding with ICD-10/CPT, collaboration with providers for documentation, and staying current on coding standards. Eligible candidates have CPC/CRC certifications and 2+ years in primary care coding.

Competenze

• Associate’s Degree in Medical Coding or equivalent experience required.
• Certified Procedure Coder (CPC) through National American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
• Local involvement in AAPC and 2+ years of coding experience in a primary care setting preferred.
• Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) and prior medical coding audit experience preferred.

Mansioni

• Perform coding activities to assure accurate completion of coding for all patient records including review of each charge submission for accuracy, addition of appropriate modifiers, scrubbing of claims, preparation for insurance submission, and closing of clean batches.
• Analyze medical records for complete documentation and directly communicate with providers for clarification on any documentation that is incomplete or inaccurate.
• Remain current on all coding related regulations, standards, guidelines, industry trends, and Medicare announcements.
• Educate physicians, clinicians, and other healthcare staff on changes to coding policies, standards, regulations and advocate for proper documentation practices.
• Investigate and problem solve all contractual obligation (CO) denials received from the billing staff on charges reviewed and coded. Inform billing staff of the proper correction needed to reprocess the denied claims.
• Investigate and resolve all patient requests relating to the billing and coding of patient visits and subsequent bill received.
• Improve patient experience by being inquisitive, responsive, innovative, and flexible.

Conoscenze

ICD-10 CPT

CPT coding

EHR software

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility in hours

Formazione

Associate’s Degree in Medical Coding

CPC certification (AAPC)

CRC certification

2+ years coding experience in primary care

Strumenti

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Descrizione del lavoro

Think Healthcare in Omaha, NE is seeking a Clinical Coder responsible for accurate patient record coding, auditing charges, and supporting billing processes to ensure timely submissions.

The role requires coding with ICD-10/CPT, collaboration with providers for documentation, and staying current on coding standards. Eligible candidates have CPC/CRC certifications and 2+ years in primary care coding.