Health Coder III

BizTek People; United States; Remote; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a skilled coder with at least 5 years of experience in coding for vascular or radiation oncology. The role requires proficiency in ICD-10-CM and coding credentials like CCS or CPC. As a remote position with a 3-month contract, candidates will ensure compliance with coding standards while maintaining high accuracy. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and knowledge of medical terminology.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in coding for IR/Vascular or Radiation Oncology required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of anatomy, disease processes, and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assigns ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS codes for IR/Vascular or Radiation Oncology accounts.
• Maintains coding accuracy and productivity standards at 95%.
• Provides updates to departments regarding code changes and trends.

Skills

Effective working relationships

Customer service

Communication skills

ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS knowledge

Anatomy and physiology knowledge

Education

CCS or CPC certification

CIRCC for IR/Vascular or ROCC for Radiation Oncology

Job description

This is a remote position.

3 month contract, 100% remote, $60/hr.

Description:

Assigns ICD-10-CM, and CPT and HCPCS codes and effectively abstracts information from IR/Vascular or Radiation Oncology accounts. Ensures coding meets the Standards of Ethical Coding. Keeps abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements, raising concerns as appropriate. Ensures uncoded and unbilled accounts are maintained at acceptable levels. Queries physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous or unclear for coding purposes. Maintain minimum accuracy rate of 95% while meeting internal productivity standards. 90%

Provides updates to Radiology/Vascular or Radiation Oncology Department and Physicians regarding code changes or carrier updates, identified trends or concerns to ensure accurate claims submission and timely responses or action as appropriate. 10%

Required Qualifications:

Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Knowledge of ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPC and Modifiers coding conventions

Credentialed as CCS or CPC and CIRCC for IR/Vascular or ROCC for Radiation Oncology coder with at least 5 year’s experience in this area

Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, disease process and medical terminology

Preferred Qualifications:

Coding and billing experience in an academic setting

Professional and Hospital Coding experience