Fully Remote Medical Coder- Must Have CCS Cert

Vaco Recruiter Services; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established recruitment firm seeks a fully remote Medical Coder for a healthcare client in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience and a CCS Certification. Responsibilities include assigning diagnostic codes accurately and using software like 3M encoder and Epic. This long-term contract-to-hire position offers a pay rate of $36-$40 per hour.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in medical coding.
• CCS Certification required.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Assign diagnostic and procedure codes accurately.
• Enter data using 3M encoder/Epic software.
• Maintain logs of work performed.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

ICD-10-CM-PCS coding

CPT-4 coding

Attention to detail

Data abstraction

Tools

3M encoder

Epic software

Job description

Vaco Phoenix is looking for a fully remote Medical Coder for a top Healthcare client in Chicago, IL! This Medical Coder Specialist must have 3 years of experience as well as a CCS Certification. This is a long-term contract to hire position paying $36/HR-$40/HR depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Assigns ICD-10-CM-PCS and/or CPT-4 diagnostic and procedure codes to patient charts with accuracy and attention to detail
• Abstracts selected data items and enters in 3M encoder/Epic software with accuracy and attention to detail
• Completes UHDDS data abstraction as required
• Maintains a log of work performed
• Completes other assigned duties as directed by management
• Competent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to concentrate on task at hand in open distracting environment independent manner; minimizing distractions in private work-from-home space
• Ability to apply local, state, and federal coding guidelines with attention to detail