Ohio Licensed Coder II

Virtual Vocations Inc; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtual Vocations Inc. is seeking a full-time remote Ohio Licensed Coder II to perform coding for Emergency Department and Ambulatory Surgery services, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and maintaining productivity from Ohio.

Key responsibilities include assigning ICD-9, ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes, following up on documentation issues via querying physicians, and abstracting data for reporting while verifying demographic accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Certification from AAPC or AHIMA (RHIA/RHIT) preferred.
• Completion of a 2-year Health Information Management program required.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-9, ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding systems.
• Advanced knowledge in general surgery coding and medical terminology required.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-9, ICD-10, and CPT-4 codes based on medical documentation.
• Query physicians and follow up on insufficient or conflicting documentation.
• Abstract data elements for reporting and verify demographic information.

Skills

ICD-9/ICD-10/CPT-4 coding knowledge

General surgery coding

Medical terminology

AAPC/AHIMA certification awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

2-year Health Information Management program

Job description

Focused on facility coding and abstracting outpatient cases, the full-time Ohio Licensed Coder II will perform coding for various services including Emergency Department and Ambulatory Surgery, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and maintaining productivity standards while working remotely from Ohio.

Key responsibilities:

• Assign appropriate ICD-9, ICD-10, and CPT-4 codes based on medical documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with guidelines
• Manage follow-up on insufficient or conflicting documentation by assigning transaction codes and querying physicians as necessary
• Abstract necessary data elements for reporting requirements and verify demographic information for accuracy

Required qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Coding certification from AAPC or AHIMA (e.g., RHIA, RHIT)
• Completion of a 2-year program in Health Information Management or related field
• Demonstrated knowledge of ICD-9, ICD-10, and CPT-4 coding systems
• Advanced knowledge in general surgery coding and medical terminology