Coder II- Certified (FT- 1.0 FTE, Day Shift, Remote)

Lensa; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lensa is seeking a Coder II for a remote position to evaluate medical records and ensure compliance with coding guidelines. Candidates must have relevant certifications and experience, focusing on accuracy and optimization of reimbursement processes. This role requires the ability to operate effectively in a busy environment, providing technical guidance as needed.

Qualifications

• Professional coding certifications required: CPC, CCS, CCS-P, CCA, RHIA, or RHIT.
• 1-2 years of experience in medical record coding or equivalent.
• Comfortable working in high-pressure environments and handling multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate medical records for accuracy and compliance with ICD-10-CM and CPT.
• Interprets medical information for coding assignments.
• Review Medicare claims for completeness before submission.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

MS Office

EMR

Job description

Coder II- Certified (FT- 1.0 FTE, Day Shift, Remote)

Coder II- Certified (FT- 1.0 FTE, Day Shift, Remote)

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This position can be remote. Please review the approved remote states below.

Remote Work Approved States:ArizonaFloridaGeorgiaIdahoIowaSouth DakotaTexasSouth CarolinaWisconsinNorth Carolina

• If your state is not listed, you must relocate to Montana or one of the approved states above to be eligible for this position.
  
  

Position Summary

The Coder II will evaluate medical records and charge tickets to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with the International Classification of Diseases Manual - Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) and the American Medical Associations Current Procedural Terminology Manual (CPT). The Coder II will also provide technical guidance and training on medical coding to physicians and staff as required.

Required

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• One of the following professional coding certifications:
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or
• Certified Coding Specialist – Physician based (CCS-P), or
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA), or
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• 1-2 years of experience in medical record coding, or the; equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
  
  

Preferred

• Essential Job Functions:
  
  

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.

• Evaluates medical record documentation and charge-ticket coding to optimize reimbursement by ensuring that diagnostic and procedural codes and other documentation accurately reflects and supports outpatient visits and to ensure that data complies with legal standards and guidelines.
• Interprets medical information such as diseases or symptoms and diagnostic descriptions and procedures to accurately assign and sequence the correct ICD-10-CM and CPT codes.
• Reviews state and federal Medicare reimbursement claims for completeness and accuracy before submission to minimize claim denial.
• May evaluates records and prepares reports on such topics as the number of denied claims or documentation or coding issues for review by management and/or professional evaluation committees.
• May makes recommendations for changes in policies and procedures. Develops and updates procedures manuals to maintain standards for correct coding, to minimize the risk of fraud and abuse, and to optimize revenue recovery.
• May provide technical guidance to physicians and other staff in identifying and resolving issues or errors such as incomplete or missing records and documentation, ambiguous or nonspecific documentation, and/or codes that do not conform to approved coding principles/guidelines.
• May work with Patient Financial Services staff to assure maximum efficiency and reimbursement for properly documented services.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
• Computer applications, MS Office, EMR, internet applications and standard office equipment
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Self-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversight
• Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
  
  

Schedule Requirements

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (Rarely – 30 pounds): Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
• Sit (Continuously): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Stand (Occasionally): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Walk (Occasionally): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.
• Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.
• Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Occasionally): Twisting, bending, stooping, and kneeling require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.
• Reach Above Shoulder Level (Occasionally): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.
• Push/Pull (Occasionally): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
• Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.
• Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.
• Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
• Exposures (Rarely): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.
• Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.

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