Medical Coder, Remote

Bellatrix HRM Inc; Huntsville (AL); Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellatrix HRM, Inc. is seeking a Medical Coder to work from home, ensuring accurate coding and auditing for healthcare services. Ideal candidates will be credentialed and proficient in medical coding standards, contributing to the billing process for healthcare providers. This position values attention to detail and accuracy, fostering a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be credentialed and maintain certifications.
• Experience in coding and auditing activities required.
• Must maintain a 95% accuracy level.

Responsibilities

• Transform healthcare diagnoses into universal medical codes.
• Ensure codes are correctly applied for medical billing.
• Assign current ICD-10-CM / PCS, CPT-4, and HCPCS Level II codes.

Skills

Coding accuracy

Attention to detail

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

Accredited coding certification

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Technician (RHIT)

Job description

Bellatrix HRM, Inc., a Women Owned Small Business located in a HUBZone, values its team members as the stars of the organization. At Bellatrix, all team members are shareholders. Inspired by the Latin origin of the name Bellatrix, meaning "Female Warrior," we foster an environment of respect, empowerment, agility, and successful execution of solutions. If you are interested in joining our team and seeking a legitimate work-from-home position while serving our soldiers, please email your resume and phone number for an interview.

Medical coding involves transforming healthcare diagnoses, procedures, medical services, and equipment into universal medical alphanumeric codes. These codes are derived from medical record documentation, such as physician notes, laboratory results, radiologic reports, etc. Medical coding professionals ensure that codes are correctly applied during the medical billing process, which includes abstracting information from documentation, assigning appropriate codes, and creating claims for insurance payment.

The coder shall provide experienced, competent, and professionally credentialed personnel to perform coding and/or auditing activities. Contract coders must be credentialed and have completed an accredited program for coding certification, or an accredited Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) program. Credentials and certifications must be kept current per certifying organization standards. A certified coder is someone credentialed by:

• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), including RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CCS-P certifications.
• American Association of Procedural Coders (AAPC), as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H).

The coder shall assign current ICD-10-CM / PCS, CPT-4, and HCPCS Level II codes based on medical record documentation of prescriptions, surgical episodes, inpatient and outpatient services, and professional care provided.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to pass National Agency Check and Background clearance.
• Must have a computer and internet at home.
• MUST MAINTAIN A 95% accuracy level.

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