Outpatient Medical Coder

UASI; United States; Remote; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top pay

Remote work from home

Job summary

UASI is seeking an experienced Medical Coding Specialist to perform accurate code assignments for facility outpatient, same day surgery and observation records. Ideal candidate is detail-oriented, independent, and capable of meeting 95%+ productivity targets while working from home within the United States.

Requirements include AHIMA or AAPC certification, 3+ years in acute care coding, and proficiency with ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS.

Qualifications

• AHIMA or AAPC certification required.
• Minimum of three years’ coding experience in an acute care setting.
• Experience accurately assigning ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes to outpatient records.
• Technical competency with remote-based connectivity (VPN, MFA, video conferencing).
• Proficiency with Outlook, calendar and Excel for data management.

Skills

AHIMA/AAPC certification

3+ years acute care coding

ICD-10-CM CPT HCPCS coding

Remote connectivity (VPN MFA video)

Office software (Outlook Excel)

Reliable attendance

Meet productivity targets (95% quality

Tools

VPN connectivity

MFA authentication

Video conferencing

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Join the winning team and work with the best!

We are thrilled to share that UASI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Cincinnati Enquirer in both 2022 and 2023. With over 40 years of experience and enduring partnerships with our valued clients, we are proud of the stability we’ve built and the long-term success of our dedicated team.

At UASI, we offer HIM professionals the perfect balance: an exciting and fulfilling role that challenges you to utilize and enhance your coding expertise, combined with the flexibility and comfort of working from home. We are currently seeking experienced Medical Coding Specialist to perform accurate code assignments for facility outpatient, same day surgery and observation records. The ideal candidate will be flexible, detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, quality conscious and be able to adapt well to change.

• AHIMA or AAPC certification.
• A minimum of three years’ coding experience in an acute care setting is required.
• Experience accurately assigning ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes to a variety of outpatient records.
• Technical competency with remote-based connectivity including virtual private networks, multi-factor authentication via smartphone, and video conferencing platforms.
• Proficiency with office software including Outlook email for communication, calendar for meeting attendance, and Excel spreadsheets for data management.
• A committed regular schedule is required with expectations for reliable and punctual attendance.
• Meet client productivity targets while maintaining coding quality of 95% or greater.

UASI provides employees with the tools needed for professional growth and development. We also recognize that our employees are our greatest asset and in return for your talents, we offer a dynamic work environment, career-growth and development, strong leadership and TOP PAY!

• dynamic work environment
• career-growth and development
• strong leadership
• TOP PAY!

I understand that this position requires all work to be performed from within the United States. I certify that, if hired, I will work from within the United States and that I am legally authorized to work in the United States or will obtain the necessary authorization before beginning employment.

A criminal conviction does not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Any criminal history will be considered only as permitted by applicable law and, where appropriate, in relation to the responsibilities of the position.

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