Colorado Licensed Pathology Coder

Virtual Vocations Inc; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Virtual Vocations Inc is seeking a part-time Colorado Licensed Pathology Coder to review provider documentation and ensure accurate coding for professional services while working remotely. The role emphasizes CMS compliance and timely charge processing within standard clinic cycles.

The candidate should hold a High School Diploma and acquire AAPC/AHIMA certification within one year of hire, with CPC-A acceptable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification in AAPC and/or AHIMA within 1 year of hire; CPC-A acceptable.
• Prior clinical background and/or medical coding education required for entry-level coding.
• Basic knowledge of coding principles, anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology.
• Knowledge in claim system edits and modifier assignment.

Responsibilities

• Review provider documentation to ensure accurate procedural and diagnosis coding, including verification of necessary information.
• Process charges within 24-48 hours of clinic completion while maintaining a minimum 95% accuracy rate.
• Perform various assignments under the direction of the Coding Services Manager/Supervisor, including charge reconciliation.

Skills

Medical coding basics

Claims processing

Modifier assignment

Anatomy and physiology

Certification within 1 year

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

To support the Pathology team, the part-time Colorado Licensed Pathology Coder will perform coding and medical documentation review for professional services, ensuring compliance with CMS guidelines while working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Review provider documentation to ensure accurate procedural and diagnosis coding, including verification of necessary information
• Process charges within 24-48 hours of clinic completion while maintaining a minimum 95% accuracy rate
• Perform various assignments under the direction of the Coding Services Manager/Supervisor, including charge reconciliation

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• AAPC and/or AHIMA certification required within one year of hire; CPC-A certification acceptable
• Prior clinical background and/or medical coding education required for entry-level coding
• Basic knowledge of coding principles, anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology
• Knowledge in claim system edits and modifier assignment