Remote Certified Medical Coder — ICD-10/CPT Expert

Optim-Healthcare; Georgia; Remote; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Optim-Healthcare is seeking a Certified Coder for a fully remote, full-time position based in Savannah, GA. The role centers on hospital coding, posting charges, and ensuring accuracy across demographics and authorizations.

Key duties include ICD-10 and CPT coding, updating patient information, and adherence to payer guidelines. Proficiency with Athena and various billing software is required to support accurate coding and posting.

Qualifications

• Experience with hospital coding using ICD-10 and CPT codes.
• Ability to verify and update patient demographics before posting charges.
• Proficient in handling precertification/authorization processes and payer guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Obtain dictation and code charges per guidelines.
• Verify demographics before posting charges to patient accounts.
• Code and post charges with correct modifiers and pricing.
• Audit documentation to ensure accurate E/M coding.
• Maintain daily posted charges and reconciliations.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD-10 coding

CPT coding

Data entry

Tools

Athenahealth

Billing software

Job description

Optim-Healthcare is seeking a Certified Coder for a fully remote, full-time position based in Savannah, GA. The role centers on hospital coding, posting charges, and ensuring accuracy across demographics and authorizations.

Key duties include ICD-10 and CPT coding, updating patient information, and adherence to payer guidelines. Proficiency with Athena and various billing software is required to support accurate coding and posting.