Medical Coder

Fresenius Medical Care North America; Kennesaw (GA); Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in Healthcare Services for a remote coding position. This role involves assigning codes, resolving billing issues, and working collaboratively across divisions. Candidates should have AAPC or AHIMA certification and 1-2 years of coding experience, with strong communication skills emphasized.

Qualifications

• AAPC or AHIMA certification is required.
• 1-2 years of relevant coding or billing experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Assign diagnostic and procedural codes to patient health records.
• Research coding issues and communicate with teams.
• Administer PQRI data and generate management reports.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma

AAPC Certification

AHIMA Certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Job description

Employer Industry: Healthcare Services

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity for remote work from your home location within the United States
- AAPC or AHIMA certification required, enhancing your professional credentials
- Engaging role with opportunities to collaborate with cross-divisional teams
- Supportive work environment that values strong interpersonal skills and teamwork
- Chance to contribute to quality reporting initiatives and impact billing processes

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Assign appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to patient health information documents
- Research and resolve coding issues while communicating with cross-divisional teams and vendors
- Administer physician quality reporting initiative (PQRI) data to report quality measures
- Generate and distribute reports for management review on a routine basis
- Assist with various projects as assigned by the direct supervisor

What is Required (Qualifications):
- High School Diploma required
- AAPC or AHIMA certification required
- 1-2 years of related experience in coding or billing
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, with strong computer skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and Outlook
- General knowledge of governmental rules and regulations affecting billing and coding processes
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Positive, enthusiastic, and energetic attitude
- Ability to multitask and manage concurrent priorities effectively

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