Part-Time Medical Coder — ICD-10/CPT Expert for Claims

Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Texas is hiring a part-time Medical Coder to manage procedure and diagnosis coding for insurance billing. Responsibilities include reviewing claims, conducting medical records research, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have a certificate or associate's degree in medical coding and at least one year of related experience. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with medical classification software.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year coding experience, preferably with psychiatric services.
• Familiarity with CPT, ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding guidelines is essential.
• Ability to successfully pass background checks and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Assign procedure and diagnosis codes for insurance billing.
• Review claims data for compliance with legal and insurance rules.
• Conduct research to resolve denied claims with insurance companies.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Critical thinking skills

Attention to detail

Advanced PC skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

Certificate or associate's degree in medical coding/CPC

Tools

Medical classification software

Microsoft Excel

Kronos

Job description

A healthcare facility in Texas is hiring a part-time Medical Coder to manage procedure and diagnosis coding for insurance billing. Responsibilities include reviewing claims, conducting medical records research, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have a certificate or associate's degree in medical coding and at least one year of related experience. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with medical classification software.