Multi-Specialty Professional Coder -Contractor

Aapc; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Multi-Specialty Professional Coder to join their remote team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of coding experience across multiple specialties and excellent communication skills. This role involves accurately coding medical records and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. If you're organized, detail-oriented, and driven, we encourage you to apply for this contract position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of coding experience in multiple specialties required.
• Sound knowledge of medical terminology and coding rules is crucial.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Accurately code medical records for various services and procedures.
• Prepare coding reports and stay updated on coding rules.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding protected health information.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Time Management

Organization

Computer Skills

Education

CPC or CCS-P certification

CPMA, CEMC preferred

Job description

Multi-Specialty Professional Coder -Contractor

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
• 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
• 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, 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.

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Desired salary*

Are you credentialed as a CPC or CCS-P?*

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?*

Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa?*

Do you have at least 5 years Professional Physician Practice coding experience?*

Do you have at least 5 years of Professional Surgical coding experience?*

Do you have at least 5 years E/M coding experience?*

What are your minimum salary requirements?*

Are you contracting through your own business, such as an LLC or incorporated entity?*

Do you or your business have liability insurance?*

Do you offer this service to other third-party clients/vendors?*

I understand and acknowledge that I am an independent contractor of American Academy Holdings, LLC dba AAPC or Audit Services Group, LLC dba AAPC Services (individually or collectively “AAPC”) and that my services to AAPC shall not be construed to create any association, partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship between you and AAPC for any purpose. I have no authority (and shall not hold myself out as having authority) to bind AAPC and I shall not make any agreements or representations on AAPC's behalf without AAPC's prior written consent.
Furthermore, I understand and acknowledge that as an independent contractor that I will not be eligible to participate in any vacation, group medical or life insurance, disability, profit sharing or retirement benefits, or any other fringe benefits or benefit plans offered by AAPC to its employees, and AAPC will not be responsible for withholding or paying any income, payroll, Social Security, or other federal, state, or local taxes, making any insurance contributions, including for unemployment or disability, or obtaining workers' compensation insurance on my behalf. I shall be responsible for, and shall indemnify AAPC against, all such taxes or contributions, including penalties and interest.*