REMOTE CODING SPECIALIST III - MEDICAL RECORDS

East Alabama Medical Center; Opelika (AL); Remote; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

East Alabama Medical Center is seeking a dedicated professional for the coding position, responsible for reviewing clinical documentation and ensuring accurate coding for billing and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, relevant certification, and strong communication skills. Join our mission of providing high-quality, compassionate health care.

Qualifications

• 1 year or more professional coding experience.
• Certification from AHIMA or AAPC required.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation and apply ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes.
• Interact with hospital staff and physicians for coding compliance.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Education

Highschool Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

EAMC MISSION

• 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

• Minimum Education
  • Highschool Diploma or GED
• 
  Minimum Experience
  • 1 year or more professional coding experience
• 
  Required Registration/License/Certification
  • Certification from AHIMA or AAPC
• 
  Preferred Education
  • N/A
• 
  Preferred Experience
  • Pro-fee and facility coding experience
• 
  Preferred Registration/License/Certification
  • N/A
• 
  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.