Remote Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - 40h/wk

Logan Health; Butlerville (IN); Remote; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with generous matching

Employer-provided life insurance

Voluntary life and disability

Critical Illness and Voluntary Health/

EAP

FSA

Paid time off

Job summary

Logan Health is seeking a Certified Professional Coder to join our remote coding team. The coder will accurately assign ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes for outpatient records, abstract essential data, and handle billing and collections for assigned client databases.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of professional coding experience and holds a nationally recognized coding certificate (CCA/ CCS/ CPC or AAPC). Remote work is offered within approved states, including Indiana.

Qualifications

• Possess knowledge and understanding of ICD 10 CM and CPT 4 coding guidelines and practices required.
• Nationally recognized coding certificate CCA, CCS, CPC or AAPC certification required.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assigns and sequences ICD 10 CM and CPT 4 codes for specialty patient types, billing and reimbursement.
• Reviews and analyzes medical records for document deficiencies.
• Reviews charges, ensures accuracy, and checks for medical necessity for ordered tests and/or procedures.
• Proactively communicates with providers, staff, leadership and hospital departments to ensure adequate documentation to support services.
• Performs timely follow-up on accounts on hold.
• Accurately abstracts clinical data after documentation assessment and review.
• Ensures accurate abstracting of clinical data meets regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Accurately follows coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulatory bodies.
• Verifies accuracy of patient account, type, and demographic data.
• Coordinates corrections with Patient Access and ensures accurate billing, reimbursement, and reporting.
• Meets productivity standards set forth by Revenue Integrity Coding department.
• Exhibits initiative and supports continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Successfully participates in continuing education activities to enhance knowledge and skills related to the position.

Skills

ICD-10-CM & CPT-4 coding

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Willingness to learn new software

Microsoft Office

Coding experience (acute care)

EMR data entry

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

Nationally recognized coding certificate (CCA/ CCS/ CPC or AAPC)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Logan Health is seeking a Certified Professional Coder to join our remote coding team. The coder will accurately assign ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes for outpatient records, abstract essential data, and handle billing and collections for assigned client databases.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of professional coding experience and holds a nationally recognized coding certificate (CCA/ CCS/ CPC or AAPC). Remote work is offered within approved states, including Indiana.