Medical Coder

LanceSoft Inc; Broomfield (CO); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing company is seeking a Medical Coder specializing in ED Charge Capture. This remote role involves assigning charges for ED encounters, ensuring documentation compliance, and requires coding certification. Ideal candidates should have experience with EPIC and a solid understanding of medical terminology. Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401k contributions.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401k Contributions

Critical Illness Insurance

Voluntary Permanent Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Qualifications

• Certification through AHIMA or AAPC required.
• Experience can substitute for certification.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology essential.

Responsibilities

• Assign charges for all ED encounters as a Charge Capture Specialist.
• Ensure clinical documentation supports assigned charges.
• Interacts with customers to assess needs and provide information.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Detail Orientated

Medical Coding

Critical Thinking

Revenue Cycle

Time Management

Productivity Standards

High Accuracy

Reading

Teamwork

Education

Coding certification (CPC, CCS, COC, RHIA, RHIT, CCA)

Associate or bachelor's degree in healthcare related field

Tools

EPIC

3M

TEAMS

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Medical Coder(ED Charge Capture Specialist)
Location: 100% Remote
Estimated Length of Assignment: 2+ Months
The dates provided are only an estimate and not a guarantee.
Est. Pay Range (hourly): $40.00 - $46.00 hourly

Job Description:

Duties:
Charge Capture Specialist ED (Emergency Department) assigns charges for all ED encounters. This position facilitates and captures appropriate charges in accordance with policies, procedures, documentation standards, and regulations. They ensure documentation supports the charge assigned and reflects the volume and intensity of resources utilized by the facility.
• Accurately assign facility E&M level, procedures, injections/infusions, and modifiers from the medical record utilizing appropriate definitions.
• Ensure that the clinical documentation supports the charges assigned.
• Apply internal, compliance, and regulatory guidelines to identify and appropriately charge for all facility interventions and services. Physical Requirements:
•Ongoing need for caregiver to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with customers require caregivers to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use.

Note: ED Charge Coder - No profee, remote, 8-weeks, M-F Productivity: 20 per hour

Skills:
o Computer Literacy
o Detail Orientated
o Medical Coding
o Critical Thinking
o Revenue Cycle
o Time Management
o Productivity Standards o High Accuracy
o Reading
o Teamwork

Education:
• Coding certification through American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and/or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) e.g., Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Registered Health Information Administrator or Technician (RHIA OR RHIT), Certified Coding Associate (CCA) is required.
• Demonstrated work experience will be considered in lieu of certification.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
• Associate or bachelor's degree in healthcare related field, preferred.
• Experience with EPIC, 3M, TEAMS, and Excel, required. - no profee


Employee Benefits:
At LanceSoft, full time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours a week or more are entitled to the following benefits:
Four options of medical Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
401k Contributions
Critical Illness Insurance
Voluntary Permanent Life Insurance
Accident Insurance
Other Employee Perks

About LanceSoft:
LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
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