Medical Coding/ Education Specialist

Altea Healthcare; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Altea Healthcare as a Medical Coding/ Education Specialist, a fully remote position focused on enhancing coding accuracy in post-acute care. Utilize your expertise in coding systems and regulations to support our team, conduct audits, and create educational resources for healthcare professionals. With a competitive salary of $68,000 - $78,000 annually, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in our healthcare facilities while collaborating with diverse teams.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in medical coding.
• Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.
• Experience in post-acute care coding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct coding audits and reviews for compliance.
• Develop training materials on coding guidelines.
• Collaborate with providers to clarify coding issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Medical Coding Certification

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Tools

Electronic health record (EHR) systems

Coding software

Job description

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Base pay range

$68,000.00/yr - $78,000.00/yr

Title: Medical Coding/ Education Specialist

Location: Remote, preferably in Texas or Florida

Compensation: $68,000 - $78,000 per year

We are seeking an accomplished Medical Coding and Education Specialist to join our healthcare team, focusing on enhancing coding accuracy and compliance within our post-acute care facilities. This role involves reviewing medical records, assessing for accurate provider cpt and ICD-10 codes, and developing educational materials. Additionally, the specialist will collaborate closely with our technology and revenue cycle teams to optimize EMR processes, streamline documentation, and reduce coding denials.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular coding audits and reviews to ensure compliance with coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and reimbursement policies.
• Develop and deliver educational materials, training modules, and resources on coding guidelines, regulatory updates, and documentation requirements specific to post-acute care settings.
• Collaborate with providers and operations personnel to clarify documentation and coding issues, providing ongoing feedback and support for improvement.
• Work closely with the technology team to optimize EMR processes, enhance documentation workflows, and implement improvements aimed at reducing coding denials and improving reimbursement rates where necessary.
• Stay informed about changes in healthcare regulations, coding guidelines, and reimbursement practices relevant to post-acute care settings.
• Review medical records from providers in post-acute care facilities to assign precise medical codes using ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.
• Ability to conduct coding audits and reviews to identify errors and areas for improvement.
• Proven ability to develop educational materials and deliver effective training to medical providers.
• Educate providers on best practice for accurate, complaint, documentation to support proper coding and reimbursement.
• Conduct training for new providers when necessary, and ongoing refresher training for existing staff when needed.
• Ensure proper and effective training is taking place for documentation and coding for new providers, working in collaboration with the onboarding team.

Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of five years’ experience and hold a Medical Coding Certification
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Provider medical group coding in post-acute care settings such as skilled nursing facilities.
• Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems and guidelines, with a strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and disease processes.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse healthcare professionals.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and coding software used in post-acute care settings.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

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