Outpatient Complex Coder/Full Time/Remote

Populance; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

DaMar Staffing is seeking a medical coder to review and code diagnostic and procedural information from patient records to support reimbursement and billing processes. The role requires understanding of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and coding systems.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, 2+ years coding experience, and certifications such as RHIT, CPC, or CCS or five years coding experience. Knowledge of medical terminology and reimbursement policies is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Certification as RHIT, CPC, or CCS required or five years coding experience.
• 1–2 years of college or coursework in accounting, business, healthcare administration or medical records preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, disease processes, medical terminology, pharmacology, and coding systems.
• Minimum of two years coding experience required.
• Specialty coding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze and code diagnostic and/or procedural information from patient records for reimbursement and billing purposes.
• Accurately abstracts information from medical records for compilation of a patient database supporting medical research, patient care evaluation and administrative decision making.
• Ensure compliance with established coding guidelines, third party reimbursement policies, regulations and accreditation guidelines.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Coding systems knowledge

Reimbursement experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1–2 years college in Accounting/Business/Healthcare Administration/Medical Records

RHIT, CPC, CCS certifications

Job description

Job Title

Using established coding principles and procedures reviews analyzes and codes diagnostic and/or procedural information from the patients medical record for reimbursement/billing purposes. Accurately abstracts information from the medical record for compilation of a patient database, which supports medical research projects, patient care evaluation and administrative decision making related to patient care. The coding function is considered a primary source for data and information used in health care today, and promotes provider/patient continuity, accurate database information, and the ability to optimize reimbursement. The coding function also ensures compliance with established coding guidelines, third party reimbursement policies, regulations and accreditation guidelines.

Education/Experience Required:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Additional specialty coding certification required or five (5) years coding experience.
• One to two (1-2) years college or additional coursework in Accounting, Business, Healthcare Administration or Medical Record Sciences preferred.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, disease processes, medical terminology, pharmacology, and coding systems.
• Minimum of two (2) years coding experience required.
• Specialty coding experience preferred.

Certifications/Licensures Required:

• Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), CPC, or CCS certification required.