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

Lensa; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Coder II to evaluate medical records and ensure compliance with coding standards. This remote position requires strong analytical skills, a High School Diploma or equivalent, and relevant certifications. The ideal candidate will have experience in medical coding and proficiency with MS Office and EMR tools.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in medical record coding or equivalent experience.
• Certified in one of the following: CPC, CCS, CCS-P, CCA, RHIA, or RHIT.
• Ability to work in a busy environment with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate medical records for accuracy and compliance with coding standards.
• Provide guidance on documentation and coding issues to staff.
• Prepare reports on coding issues and recommend policy changes.

Skills

Sound judgment

Patience

Professionalism

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Prioritization skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification: CPC, CCS, CCS-P, CCA, RHIA, or RHIT

Tools

MS Office

EMR

Internet applications

Job description

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

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

Remote Work Approved States: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, South Dakota, Texas, South Carolina, Wisconsin, North 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 ICD-10-CM and CPT manuals. The role includes providing guidance and training on medical coding to physicians and staff.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• One of the following certifications: CPC, CCS, CCS-P, CCA, RHIA, or RHIT
• 1-2 years of experience in medical record coding or equivalent experience, education, and training

Preferred Qualifications

• Evaluate medical records and charge tickets to optimize reimbursement and ensure compliance with standards.
• Interpret medical information to assign correct ICD-10-CM and CPT codes.
• Review Medicare claims for accuracy to minimize denials.
• Prepare reports on coding issues and recommend policy changes.
• Provide guidance to physicians and staff on documentation and coding issues.
• Work with Patient Financial Services to maximize reimbursement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Sound judgment, patience, professionalism
• Ability to work in a busy environment
• Proficiency in MS Office, EMR, and internet applications
• Organizational and prioritization skills
• Self-directed with attention to detail

Schedule and Physical Requirements

This role requires regular attendance, possible beyond 40 hours, including weekends and on-call. Physical demands include lifting, sitting, standing, walking, climbing, twisting, reaching, pushing, fine motor skills, and visual and cognitive skills.

The above description is not exhaustive and may include additional duties.