Coder Physician

Omega; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Bonus programs

Job summary

Omega Healthcare Management Services is seeking a skilled Medical Coder to interpret inpatient, outpatient and profee records, assign diagnoses and CPT codes with correct sequencing, and ensure compliant coding aligned with AHIMA/AMA guidelines.

Remote home-office role, full-time with strong emphasis on accuracy, productivity, and ongoing training within a multi-specialty setting and diverse clients.

Qualifications

• Active coding credential and IR coding experience required.
• Preference for multi-specialty surgical coding background.
• Proficiency with ICD-10-CM and CPT coding and modifiers.
• Maintain a 95% quality score and adhere to HIPAA/compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Abstract, code and sequence diagnoses and procedures from varied medical records.
• Apply coding principles and DRG/APC knowledge for accurate reimbursement.
• Enter codes into multiple systems and maintain productivity metrics.
• Ensure compliance with coding guidelines, regulations and accreditation standards.
• Identify and report correct initial diagnoses, procedures and modifiers.
• Mentor, train and audit staff as needed; support continuous improvement.
• Maintain high quality scores and accurate documentation for audits.
• Communicate effectively with clinical and business partners.

Skills

IR coding experience

CPT/ICD-10-CM knowledge

Multi-specialty surgical coding

Attention to detail

Education

AAPC or AHIMA approved Coding Certificate

Tools

Coding encoders

Job description

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for abstracting, coding, sequencing and interpreting the clinical information from inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, pro fee, and clinical medical records.
• Responsible for the assignment of correct principal diagnoses, secondary diagnoses and principal procedure and secondary procedure codes with attention to accurate sequencing.
• Utilizes technical coding principals and DRG/APC reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate codes.
• Abstracts and codes pertinent medical data into multiple software programs and/or encoders. Follows official coding guidelines to review and analyze health records.
• Maintains compliance with both external regulatory and accreditation requirements, and with State and Federal regulations.
• Extracts pertinent data from the patient's health record and determines appropriate coding for reports and billing documents.
• Identifies codes for reporting medical services, procedures performed by physicians. Enters codes into various computer systems dependent upon the various clients.
• Track and document productivity in specified systems, maintain productivity levels as defined by the client.
• Maintain 95% quality rating
• Perform duties in compliance with Company's policies and procedures, including but not limited to those related to HIPAA and compliance.

Key Success Indicators/Attributes

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Demonstrate ability to work in all work types and specialties.
• Demonstrate ability to self-motivate, set goals, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key business partners by building personal credibility and trust.
• Maintain courteous and professional working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrate excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Skill in operating a personal computer and utilizing a variety of software applications.
• Knowledge of coding convention and rules established by the AHIMA, American Medical Association (AMA), the American Hospital Association (AHA) and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), for assignment of diagnostic and surgical procedural codes.
• Knowledge of JCAHO, coding compliance and HIPAA HITECH standards affecting medical records and the impact on reimbursement and accreditation.

Supervisory ResponsibilityNoWork Environment

This job operates in a remote home office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position occasionally requires long hours and weekend work.

Travel

Minimal travel required; up to 5%

Required Education and Experience

Successful completion of an AAPC or AHIMA-approved Coding Certificate Program and a minimum of two to four years of current production coding experience in both acute care and profee.

Preferred Education and Experience

N/A

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employee may perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have an active coding credential & previous IR coding experience. Preference for multi-specialty surgical background.Profee CIRCC certified IR coderResponsible for abstracting, coding, and appropriately sequencing ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and CPT codes and modifiers. This role may also include training and auditing.Responsible for the assignment of correct initial diagnosis and procedure codes, secondary diagnosis and procedure codes, and modifiersMaintain 95% quality scoreFormer IR coding experience required. Preference for multi-specialty surgical coding experience including Neurosurgery, Urology, Orthopaedics, Cardiothoracic, Vascular, Gastroenterology, Colorectal, Oral, General Surgery.

Founded in 2003, Omega Healthcare Management Services® (Omega Healthcare) empowers healthcare to thrive via intelligent solutions that optimize revenue cycle operations, administrative workflows, care coordination, and clinical research on a global scale. The company works with providers, payers, life science companies, medical device manufacturers, health technology firms, researchers, and industry partners to amplify teams with robust technology, specialty expertise, and operational support. Omega Healthcare serves more than 350 healthcare organizations with 35,000 skilled workers in the United States, India, Colombia, and the Philippines. For more information, visit

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, dental, and vision coverage, voluntary insurance options, a 401(k) plan with employer match, professional development opportunities, paid time off, and holiday pay. Eligible employees may also have the opportunity to participate in bonus programs, commissions, or other variable incentive plans. Benefits and incentive eligibility may vary based on position, location, and tenure.

AAP/EEO Statement

Omega Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Omega Healthcare also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Omega Healthcare makes reasonable accommodations when needed for applicants and candidates with disabilities or religious observances. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or any other part of the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at .