Medical Coder (Remote -Optional) Wichita KS

Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital; Wichita (KS); Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Coder to join their high-volume pain management practice. In this role, you'll be responsible for coding professional services, ensuring compliance, and supporting billing staff with coding inquiries. This full-time position offers the flexibility of remote work for experienced candidates, while also requiring onsite presence in Wichita. If you're passionate about healthcare and coding, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vital field while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or similar certification required.
• Minimum two years of professional coding experience, especially in E&M coding.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

E&M Coding

Pain Management Coding

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Health Information Technology

Tools

3M Coding Software

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. Responsibilities include reviewing medical records, assigning accurate diagnosis and procedure codes, and performing analysis to ensure completeness and compliance. Remote work is possible for experienced coders, but onsite presence in Wichita, KS, may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assign CPT and ICD-10 codes for professional services and procedures, focusing on E&M and pain management.
• Assist providers with coding updates and education.
• Support billing staff with coding questions and denials.
• Conduct coding audits and provide feedback to providers.
• Review hospital records for deficiencies, update EMR, and notify relevant staff.
• Ensure accuracy of transcribed documents and update deficiency lists.
• Assist with inpatient, outpatient, and hospital procedures coding as needed.
• Stay current with coding guidelines and maintain necessary credentials.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Uphold hospital policies and confidentiality standards.
• Maintain effective communication with management.

Qualifications

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or CCS-Physician-based (CCS-P).
• Associate’s Degree in Health Information Technology preferred.
• Minimum two years of professional coding experience, especially in E&M coding.
• Pain management coding experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of insurance payors and coding software (e.g., 3M).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Ability to read, speak, and write English fluently; proficient in math, reading, and computer skills; good communication skills; ability to sit for extended periods; exposure to computer work environment.

Additional Details

Position is full-time, entry level, within the healthcare industry, with potential remote work for qualified candidates.