Orthopedic Coder

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Wheaton (IL); Remote; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Coder with experience in Orthopedics for a remote position based outside Chicago. Candidates must reside in Illinois and hold a coding certification or RHIT/RHIA. Responsibilities include reviewing charges, obtaining charge information from clinicians, and handling coding audits and appeals. Benefits include medical and mental health support, among others.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays and time off

Mental health support

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in coding.
• Experience with Orthopedic coding required.

Responsibilities

• Review charges and correct errors in patient charts.
• Obtain charge information from physicians.
• Generate reports regarding coding audits.
• Work on appeals and denials related to coding.

Skills

Orthopedic coding

Charge correction

Communication with clinical staff

Education

Coding certification or RHIT/RHIA

Job description

LHH is seeking a Coder with experience in Orthopedics, for our client outside Chicago. This is a remote position with 1 day/month in-office. You must reside in Illinois to be considered for this role.

Hiring method: Direct Hire

Salary: $55-65k, DOE

Job summary:

• Reviewing charges and correcting errors, applying coding to patient charts
• Obtaining charge information from physicians or other clinical staff
• Generating reports regarding coding audits
• Working appeals and denials related to coding, making coding edits/corrections
• Corresponding with physicians or other clinical staff members as needed, regarding Coding issues or corrections

Qualifications:

• Coding certification or RHIT/RHIA (required)
• 3 years of experience in (coding)
• Coding for orthopedics (required)

Benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance, paid holidays and paid time off, and mental health support, among others.

Pay Details: $55,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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