Medical Coder

Pride Health; Maryland; Remote; USD 34,440 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Coding Specialist (OBGYN) for a contract position. This remote role requires coding expertise in OB/GYN services and ensures compliance with established coding standards. You will be responsible for maximizing charge capture and maintaining quality data in patient medical records. Applicants should have a HS Diploma/GED and certification as a CPC or CCS-P.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED required
• Certification as a CPC or CCS-P required
• Proficient in assigning and abstracting ICD-10-CM and CPT codes

Responsibilities

• Deciphers operative reports to select codes and maximize charge capture
• Acts as liaison between clinical and billing departments
• Responsible for ensuring quality, accuracy and timeliness of clinical data

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

Communication skills

Production coding experience

Revenue cycle management

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Certification as a CPC or CCS-P

Job description

This range is provided by Pride Health. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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Job Title

Job Title: Coding Specialist (OBGYN) (Temp-to-Hire)

Location

Location: Remote (Time Zone: EST)

Shift

Shift: Day shift

Duration

Duration: 6 months (26 Weeks)

Pay rate

Pay rate: $27.00 an hour on W2

Base pay range

$25.00/hr - $27.00/hr

Position Summary

Under direct supervision ensures charges are coded appropriately from the medical record as necessary and are entered into the billing system accurately. May code medical records for surgical practices utilizing ICD-9/ICD-10-CM diagnosis and CPT-4 coding conventions. Assigns specified codes to medical diagnoses with some coding of specific clinical procedures.

Job Requirements

• HS Diploma/GED
• Certification as a CPC or CCS-P required.
• Proficient in assigning and abstracting ICD-10-CM and CPT codes from provider documentation.
• 2+ years’ experience with coding OB/GYN professional services required.
• 2+ years’ experience with coding OB/GYN surgical procedures in a Hospital setting for professional services preferred.
• Three (3) years’ experience in production coding in a surgical setting or in a physician practice environment required.
• Outpatient professional fee revenue cycle management experience preferred.
• Must have their own equipment to work off of.

Job Functions

• Deciphers operative reports and other physician medical record documentation to appropriately select codes and maximize charge capture. Ensures coding compliance with established standards and guidelines.
• Acts as liaison between the clinical and billing departments. Answers questions from billing in a timely manner.
• Responsible for ensuring quality, accuracy and timeliness of clinical data contained in patient’s medical record by reviewing and analyzing medical information provided by physicians for reimbursement, statistical and indexing purposes.
• Meets established productivity and proficiency standards.
• Attends coding seminars, hospital and departmental meetings as required or assigned. Actively participates in hospital educational in-services.
• Utilizes appropriate customer relation skills to ensure all customers are treated with respect and dignity and that the confidentiality of their data is upheld.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care