Medical Coder

Newport Orthopedic Institute; Newport Beach (CA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Coder to join their dynamic team. This remote position offers the chance to contribute to a leading orthopedic specialty group known for its commitment to patient care. You will play a crucial role in coding medical records accurately, ensuring compliance with regulations, and enhancing documentation practices. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity allows you to thrive in a supportive environment while working with a team that values innovation and excellence. Join a community that prioritizes patient well-being and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of coding experience in Orthopedics or Oncology-Gynecology required.
• Active coding certification through AHIMA or AAPC is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Analyze medical records and accurately code diagnoses and procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians to clarify documentation for coding.

Skills

Medical Coding

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Coding Certification (AHIMA or AAPC)

Tools

ICD-10 Coding

CPT Coding

Job description

Motion is Life! We bring motion back to the lives of the patients and families we serve. We are Newport Orthopedic Institute (Innovative Health Management Partner), the largest coastal orthopedic specialty group in Orange County. What you’ll find here is something special – it’s purposeful work done with a shared sense of community that brings us all together. For more than 15 years, NOI has established a remarkable track record of innovation and care that enables our providers to improve the lives of our patients. Discover the difference here at Newport Orthopedic Institute. We work passionately and with a clear sense of purpose and responsibility to ensure our patients get the best orthopedic care available. As a top-rated organization, we’ve helped thousands regain their freedom and quality of life. We are a growing organization and have immediate openings for eager and driven professionals.

The Medical Coder will be responsible for supporting the company’s procedural and diagnostic coding of medical records for billing. This is a remote position for candidates in the states of CA, MN, TX, AZ only.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze medical record documentation and accurately code and sequence diagnoses and procedures.
• Communicate with physicians when additional documentation is required in order to accurately assign diagnosis or procedure codes (e.g., insufficient, and/or conflicting documentation).
• Input codes and required medical record data items.
• Collaborate with peers and supervisors to develop and implement policies and action plans for improving coding and documentation compliance.
• Maintain a high level of customer service with all internal and external contacts.
• Participate in requested meetings to share information, discuss coding practices, guidelines and policies.
• Complete coding and health information management compliance audits and other projects as assigned by management.
• Participate in coding and documentation performance improvement activities.
• Must comply with safety policies and procedures, regulatory requirements such as OSHA and participate in corporate-wide and department safety activities.
• Oversee Charge Master for accuracy and updates.
• Ensure updates for ICD-10 and CPT codes are timely.
• Other duties as assigned.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current/active coding certification through The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) required.
• At least 1 year coding experience in the workplace in Orthopedics or Oncology-Gynecology required.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Employee will occasionally be asked to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds. Normal visual acuity and hearing are required. Employee may work under stressful conditions and work irregular hours.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office conditions exist, and the noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Experience

Required 1 year

Experience actively coding, including surgeries and E/M levels in Orthopedics or Oncology-Gynecology

Behaviors

Required

Functional Expert : Considered a thought leader on a subject

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Preferred

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

Job Security : Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Goal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Certified Coder

About the company

Newport Orthopedic Institute is the largest orthopedic, sports medicine & pain management physicians group in Orange County, CA. Visit our site to learn more.