Medical Coder (Remote -Optional) Wichita KS

Surgery Partners, Inc; Wichita (KS); Remote; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Coder to join their high-volume pain management practice. In this role, you will be responsible for coding professional services, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and supporting billing inquiries. You will work closely with providers to enhance coding knowledge and maintain current coding guidelines. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for healthcare and a desire to contribute to a team dedicated to quality patient care. If you're ready to make a difference in the healthcare industry, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CCS-P certification required.
• Minimum two years of professional coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Assign CPT and ICD-10 codes for professional services.
• Conduct chart audits and provide feedback to providers.

Skills

CPT Coding

ICD-10 Coding

E&M Coding

Medical Record Review

Chart Audits

Communication Skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Health Information Technology

Tools

3M Coding Software

EHR Systems

Job description

Medical Coder (Remote - Optional) Wichita KS

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Position Overview: The Medical Coder will be responsible for coding professional services at our high-volume pain management practice. This includes reviewing medical records, assigning diagnosis and procedure codes, and ensuring coding accuracy and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assign CPT and ICD-10 codes for professional services, focusing on Evaluation and Management and pain management procedures.
• Assist providers with coding updates and education.
• Support billing with coding questions and denials.
• Conduct chart audits and provide feedback to providers.
• Analyze hospital records for physician deficiencies and update EMR accordingly.
• Review daily transcribed documents for accuracy.
• Assign codes for inpatient, outpatient, and hospital encounters as needed.
• Stay current with coding guidelines and maintain necessary credentials.

Additional Duties:

• Support hospital policies and confidentiality standards.
• Maintain effective communication with management and staff.

Qualifications:

• RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CCS-P certification.
• Associate’s Degree in Health Information Technology preferred.
• Minimum two years of professional coding experience, including E&M coding.
• Pain management experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with 3M coding software and EHR systems.
• Knowledge of insurance payors and billing processes.

Physical & Environmental Requirements: Ability to read, speak, and write fluently in English, with good cognitive, vision, and hearing skills. Job involves sitting and working at a computer for extended periods.

Additional Information:

• Seniority Level: Entry Level
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare