Medical Coder

Fresenius Medical Care North America; Plano (TX); Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare services company seeks medical coders who are AAPC or AHIMA certified. This remote role offers opportunities for career advancement. Candidates will handle coding assignments, resolve issues with cross-divisional teams, and enhance quality reporting. Join a supportive work environment committed to making a difference in patient health information management.

Benefits

Opportunity for career advancement

Flexible work schedule

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and AAPC or AHIMA Certification required.
• 1-2 years of related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assign diagnostic codes to patient health information.
• Research and resolve coding issues collaboratively.
• Administer PQRI data for quality measures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

AAPC or AHIMA Certification

Tools

Word processing applications

Spreadsheet applications

Email applications

Job description

Employer Industry: Healthcare Services

Why consider this job opportunity:
- AAPC or AHIMA Certification required
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Work from home within the United States, offering flexibility
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Chance to make a positive impact on patient health information management

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Assign appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to patient health information documents
- Research and resolve general coding issues, communicating with cross-divisional teams as necessary
- Administer physician quality reporting initiative (PQRI) data to enhance quality measures and maximize incentive payments
- Generate and distribute reports for management review on a routine basis
- Collaborate with cross-divisional teams to achieve shared goals within established timelines

What is Required (Qualifications):
- High School Diploma required
- AAPC or AHIMA Certification
- 1-2 years of related experience
- Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and email applications
- Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Familiarity with governmental rules and regulations affecting billing and coding processes
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work cohesively within a team environment
- Positive, enthusiastic, and energetic attitude
- Strong oral and written communication skills to engage with all levels of management

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