Medical Coder

Prestige Billing Services Ltd.; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestige Billing Services is seeking a remote Medical Coder. The role involves reviewing medical records and coding clinical data such as diseases and procedures using standard classification systems.

Candidates should possess a diploma equivalent and have two to three years of compliance experience, along with knowledge of CPT and ICD‑10 coding. Preferred certifications include CPC and CEDC.

The Medical Coder will work under the Coding Manager and Executive Director to ensure quality standards are achieved.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of related compliance experience required.
• Medical Coding Certification preferred for this role.
• Strong knowledge of CPT and ICD‑10 coding is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records for completeness and to abstract and code clinical data.
• Assign CPT and ICD‑10‑CM codes as per guidelines.
• Maintain productivity and quality standards.

Skills

Knowledge of CPT and ICD‑10 coding

Medical Coding Certification (CPC and CEDC preferred)

Compliance experience

Education

Equivalent of Diploma

Job description

Remote

Position

Medical Coder

Reports to

Coding Manager and Executive Director

Employment Type

Non-Exempt

Requirements

• Equivalent of Diploma
• Two to three years of related compliance experience
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD‑10 coding
• Medical Coding Certification, CPC and CEDC preferred

Position Summary

Reviews medical records for completeness and to abstract and code clinical data, such as diseases, operations, procedures, and therapies, using standard classification systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend periodic staff meetings
• Comply with work rules
• Maintain established productivity and quality standards—20 charts per hour
• Complete other duties that may vary from time to time assigned by your supervisor
• Participate in compliance activities

Coding Duties

• Assign CPT and ICD‑10‑CM in accordance with established payer guidelines
• Participate in peer review of coded medical records
• Review physician documentation for completeness
• Provide feedback to physician’s individual and/or as a group
• Assist billing staff in reviewing denials for CPT, ICD‑10 and modifiers
• Assist in new physician orientation

Denials

• Coordinate and collate denials for CPT, ICD‑10 and modifiers
• Assist with monitoring and resolving any coding or corporate compliance concerns

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist the Coding Manager and Executive Director as needed to support and promote the goals of Prestige Billing Services