Medical Coder (CPC) – 100% Remote

Virtua Health; Arizona; Remote; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a professional coder to abstract clinical information and assign CPT-4 and ICD-10 codes from medical records to support physicians' professional fees, including outpatient E/M services and procedures.

Minimum two years of coding experience and CPC certification are required; proficiency with an electronic health record (EHR) system, attention to detail, and strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years records coding experience and/or equivalent education (completion of AAPC course or completion of Coding program at trade school).
• Ability to perform functions in a Microsoft Windows environment.
• Ability to be detailed oriented and perform tasks at a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to make sound decisions.
• Demonstrate good communication and team work skills.
• Previous experience with an electronic health record system preferred.
• Knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology/ Medical terminology required.

Responsibilities

• Abstract billing for outpatient evaluation and management codes, minor surgical procedure(s) and HCPCS (supplies and pharmaceuticals) codes from provider documentation to include; assignment of CPT-4, ICD-10-CM codes and modifiers.
• Research simple coding/billing issues for the physicians to identify and recommend the most appropriate method of coding/billing. Research may involve interaction with such organizations as American Medical Association, specialty societies, or other coding consultants.
• Analysis of the medical record to determine the appropriateness of coding and potential patterns of abuse. Including working with the Coding/Charge/Audit Analyst(s) to resolve the issue(s).

Skills

CPC Certification

Medical terminology

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Education

AAPC coding course

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Job description

Virtua Health is seeking a professional coder to abstract clinical information and assign CPT-4 and ICD-10 codes from medical records to support physicians' professional fees, including outpatient E/M services and procedures.

Minimum two years of coding experience and CPC certification are required; proficiency with an electronic health record (EHR) system, attention to detail, and strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.