Professional Coder

AAPC; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO and Holiday Pay

Job summary

A leading healthcare solutions association is seeking a Coding Professional to work remotely. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of coding experience across various surgical specialties, along with excellent communication and strong computer skills. Key duties include accurately coding medical records and adhering to HIPAA guidelines. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and generous PTO, along with opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of coding experience.
• Extensive coding in multiple specialties.
• Sound knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Accurately code medical records for various services.
• Meet project deadlines independently.
• Maintain confidentiality of protected health information.

Skills

Coding experience

Excellent written and verbal communication

Detail oriented

Strong computer skills (Excel, Word)

Strong time management

Tools

Athena

Job description

Coding Professional – Remote

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated coding professional to join our team. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of coding experience for physician practices, with various surgical specialties as well as E/M. The position requires one to be resourceful, organized, and extremely driven.

Job Duties

• Accurately code medical records for evaluation and management services, ancillary services, surgical procedures, and diagnoses
• Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines
• Stay updated about new coding rules as codes routinely change
• Responsible and accountable for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information. Follow HIPAA security policies and procedures affecting your job, and report any suspected or actual violation or breach
• Requires long periods of time sitting and using keyboard and mouse
• Meet and maintain department production and quality standards

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of coding experience
• Extensive coding in multiple specialties including: all primary care specialties, ENT, cardiology, GYN, rheumatology, urology, endocrinology, and orthopedics, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented and deadline driven attitude
• Sound knowledge of medical terminology
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, and internet)
• Ability to multitask and keep a sense of urgency
• Strong time management, organization skills, and work ethic
• Athena experience preferred

Certification Requirements

• CPC or CCS-P required
• CPMA, CEMC preferred
• COSC, CPCD, CEDC, CGIC, CGSG, CANPC, CAHONC, CIRCC, COBGC, COPC preferred

About AAPC

AAPC (www.aapc.com) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing training, certification, and solutions association in healthcare.

Benefits

• Compensation commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Generous PTO and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Remote/virtual-office consideration

AAPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.