REMOTE CODING SPECIALIST III - MEDICAL RECORDS

All Things Medical Billing; Alabama; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate healthcare team as a Remote Coding Specialist III, where your expertise in medical coding will ensure accurate billing and compliance. In this pivotal role, you will review clinical documentation and apply coding standards to support the hospital's mission of providing high-quality care. This position offers a chance to work with diverse internal teams and contribute to essential reporting and regulatory compliance. If you have a passion for healthcare and possess the required coding certifications, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a meaningful impact in the medical field.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional coding experience required.
• Certification from AHIMA or AAPC is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation for accurate coding.
• Apply ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes for billing.

Skills

ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding

CPT/HCPCS Coding

Medical Terminology

Microsoft Office

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AHIMA Certification

AAPC Certification

Job description

REMOTE CODING SPECIALIST III - MEDICAL RECORDS Featured Job

At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for thorough review of clinical documentation and diagnostic results applicable to extract data and appropriately apply ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes and modifiers for billing and reimbursement, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance. Interacts as needed with internal customers to include but not limited to hospital staff, physicians and their offices, and other revenue cycle team members. 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

High school Diploma or GED 

1 year or more professional coding experience

Required Registration/License/Certification

Certification from AHIMA or AAPC  (Apprentices will not be considered)

Preferred Experience

Pro-fee* and facility coding experience

Other Requirements

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Attend continuing education workshops, webinars, etc., for coding compliance and maintenance of CEUs.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate excellent organizational, computer, written and oral communication skills.

Demonstrate strong Microsoft Office knowledge skills.

Must possess working knowledge of Official Coding Guidelines and AHA Coding Clinic.

Strong time management and critical thinking skills.

Not the right fit?
Join our Talent Network to learn more about all current and future job opportunities.