General Physician: Tele-Health Work

Virtua Health; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health seeks a qualified Medical Coder to join our team. You will abstract clinical information and assign CPT-4 and ICD-10-CM codes from medical records to support professional fees.

Requirements include CPC certification, at least 2 years coding experience, knowledge of anatomy & physiology and medical terminology, and proficiency with Windows and electronic health record systems. This is a 100% remote, full-time role with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years records coding experience and/or equivalent education (completion of AAPC course or completion of Coding program at trade school).
• Knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology/ Medical terminology required.
• CPC (Certified Professional Coder) Certified required.
• Required Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Abstract billing for outpatient evaluation and management codes and HCPCS codes from provider documentation.
• Research simple coding/billing issues for the physicians to identify and recommend the most appropriate method of coding/billing.
• Analysis of the medical record to determine the appropriateness of coding and potential patterns of abuse.

Skills

Anatomy & Physiology

Medical terminology

Windows environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AAPC/Coding program

CPC Certification

Tools

Electronic health record system

Job description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life‑changing care, or something in‑between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.

If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet‑recognised health system ranked by U.News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment. In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centres, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well‑being of the community. That means bringing life‑changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access programme, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programmes, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for paediatrics.

100% Remote Currently Virtua welcomes candidates for 100% remote positions from: Remote Type:On-Site

Employment Type:Full time

Work Shift:1st Shift (United States of America) Total Weekly Hours:Please note all candidates must complete & pass onsite testing in Marlton, NJ prior to an interview.

Responsible for abstracting clinical information and assigning CPT‑4 and ICD‑10 codes from medical records and documents to support physicians professional fees, including but not limited to outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) services and procedures in accordance guidelines.

Abstract billing for outpatient evaluation and management codes, minor surgical procedure(s) and HCPCS (supplies and pharmaceuticals) codes from provider documentation to include; assignment of CPT-4, ICD-10-CM codes and modifiers.

• Research simple coding/billing issues for the physicians to identify and recommend the most appropriate method of coding/billing. Research may involve interaction with such organizations as American Medical Association, specialty societies, or other coding consultants.
• Analysis of the medical record to determine the appropriateness of coding and potential patterns of abuse. Including working with the Coding/Charge/Audit Analyst(s) to resolve the issue(s).

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

Minimum of two years records coding experience and/or equivalent education (completion of AAPC course or completion of Coding program at trade school).

Ability to perform functions in a Microsoft Windows environment.

Previous experience with an electronic legal health record system preferred.

Knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology/ Medical terminology required.

Required Education:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology/ Medical terminology required

CPC (Certified Professional Coder) Certified required.

Hourly Rate: $26.00 - $39.11 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

• medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance
• health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• paid time off
• paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• short-term disability and optional long-term disability
• colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• tuition assistance
• an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.