Multi-Specialty Professional Coder -Contractor

Flippa.com; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Contract Coder to join their remote team. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of coding experience across various specialties, including primary care and surgical procedures. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of medical terminology. You'll be responsible for accurately coding medical records, meeting project deadlines, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. If you are resourceful, organized, and driven, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of coding experience in various surgical specialties.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and coding standards.

Responsibilities

• Accurately code medical records for various services and procedures.
• Stay updated on new coding rules and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Coding experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Detail oriented

Knowledge of medical terminology

Strong computer skills

Customer service skills

Time management

Education

CPC or CCS-P certification

CPMA, CEMC preferred

Additional coding certifications preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

This is a remote role

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated coding professional to join our team as a Contract Coder. This position is remote. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of coding experience for physician practices, with various surgical specialties as well as E/M. The position requires one to be resourceful, organized, and extremely driven.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Minimum 5 years of coding experience
• Extensive coding in multiple specialties including: all primary care specialties, anesthesia, general surgery, dermatology, and orthopedics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented and deadline driven attitude
• Sound knowledge of medical terminology
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, and internet)
• Ability to multitask and keep a sense of urgency
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong time management, organization skills, and work ethic

Job Duties:

• Accurately code medical records for evaluation and management services, ancillary services, surgical procedures, and diagnoses
• Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines
• Stay updated about new coding rules as codes routinely change
• Responsible and accountable for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information. Follow HIPAA security policies and procedures affecting your job, and report any suspected or actual violation or breach
• Prepare coding reports for customers and AAPC Services manager
• Requires long periods of time sitting and using keyboard and mouse
• Meet and maintain department production and quality standards

Certification Requirements:

• CPC or CCS-P
• CPMA, CEMC preferred
• COSC, CPCD, CEDC, CGIC, CGSG, CANPC, CAHONC, CIRCC, COBGC, COPC preferred

Expected Work Volumes:

• Work volumes will vary depending upon projects

AAPC Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.