Coder

Talentify; Cresco (IA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Health Services in Cresco, IA seeks a skilled Medical Coder to review provider documentation and assign CPT-4 and ICD-10-CM codes for diverse encounters, including office visits, inpatient, ER and nursing home visits.

This primarily remote role requires 2+ years of coding experience, knowledge of CPT/ICD-10-CM, and strong communication with clinicians and staff. Remote work with occasional onsite visits is offered.

Qualifications

• Course in medical terminology demonstrated by transcripts from recognized institutions.
• Certification such as CCS or CPC; RHIT will be considered.
• At least 2 years of health care coding experience, CPT or ICD-10-CM.
• Ability to interact well with patients, physicians, and staff.
• Typing and computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Review provider documentation and assign CPT-4 and ICD-10-CM codes.
• Code encounters from office visits, nursing homes, inpatient, ER and outpatient visits.
• Collaborate with clinicians and staff to ensure accurate coding.

Skills

Patient interaction

Typing

Computer skills

Education

Course in medical terminology

Certification such as CCS or CPC; RHIT considered

Job description

Location:

Cresco, IA

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Join Our Team!

At Regional Health Services, we strive to create a positive, team-oriented work environment for our staff. Our professional team of clinical, administrative, and support staff work each day to better serve and care for our community. If you would like to join us on our mission.

Position Highlights

POSITION SUMMARY: The Coder is responsible for reviewing provider service documentation and, from the documentation, assigning accurate CPT-4 and ICD-10-CM codes to the patient encounter form. Sources of the documentation may include office visits, nursing home visits, inpatient, ER and outpatient hospital visits.

This position is primarily remote, with occasional onsite visits.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• a. Course in medical terminology as evidenced by appropriate transcripts from recognized educational institutions or training organizations.
• b. Certification such as CCS or CPC is required. RHIT will be considered.
• c. At least 2 years of relevant health care coding experience, preferably in CPT or ICD-10-CM coding systems and in medical group practice or hospital settings.
• d. Be able to interact well with patients, physicians, and other staff.
• e. Typing and computer skills required.