Coder | $32/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking an experienced Medical Coder specializing in outpatient coding. The role focuses on annotating and reviewing records to ensure accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS coding, and applying outpatient E/M leveling to validate datasets.

The ideal candidate holds a CPC certification, demonstrates strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT, and has hands-on outpatient coding experience. Collaboration with stakeholders to resolve ambiguities and provide actionable feedback is essential.

Qualifications

• CPC certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems.
• Familiarity with outpatient Evaluation & Management leveling guidelines.
• Hands-on experience coding in outpatient settings.
• Experience with diverse clinical documentation types and coding challenges.

Responsibilities

• Annotate and review outpatient medical records to ensure accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS coding.
• Apply Evaluation & Management leveling to outpatient visits to validate datasets.
• Follow outpatient-specific coding conventions and modifiers usage.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve ambiguities in clinical documentation.
• Provide high-quality feedback on coding guidelines to improve workflows.

Skills

CPC Certification

ICD-10-CM & CPT knowledge

Outpatient E/M leveling

Outpatient coding experience

Clear written & verbal communication

Job description

• Annotate and review outpatient medical records, ensuring accurate assignment of ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes.
• Apply Evaluation & Management leveling to outpatient visits to validate and enrich datasets.
• Apply outpatient-specific coding conventions, including diagnosis coding guidelines and modifier usage.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve ambiguities in clinical documentation.
• Provide high-quality feedback on coding guidelines and edge cases to improve project workflows.

Requirements

• Active AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification is required.
• Comprehensive understanding of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems and outpatient E&M leveling guidelines.
• Hands-on experience coding in outpatient settings.
• Experience with diverse clinical documentation types and associated coding challenges.
• Proficiency with both written and verbal communication, with a strong attention to clarity and detail.