Remote Medical Coder – E/M & CPT (CPC/CCA/CCS)

EvergreenHealth; Kirkland, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

EvergreenHealth is seeking a medical coder to abstract, analyze, and assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for professional services. You will ensure accurate coding for E/M and procedures, working to uphold quality and productivity standards.

You will communicate coding changes to clinicians and billing teams, resolve denials, and research payer issues. A strong understanding of payer requirements and anatomy is required, with hospital setting experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current professional coding credential: CPC/CCA/COC (AAPC) or CMC (PMI) or CCS-P/CCS/RHIA/RHIT (AHIMA).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS conventions.
• Basic understanding of anatomy, physiology and disease processes.
• General understanding of payer billing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Abstract, analyze, and assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS codes for professional services.
• Meet department productivity and accuracy standards.
• Communicate code changes and denials to clinicians and staff.
• Evaluate coding inquiries for accuracy based on documentation.
• Research and address payer denials; draft denial appeals.
• Identify coding trends, denials, and revenue risks; report to supervisor.
• Identify documentation improvement opportunities; communicate to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology

ICD-10-CM/CPT/HCPCS coding

Payer billing knowledge

Anatomy & physiology basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

AAPC CPC/CCA/COC

PMI CMC

AHIMA CCS-P/CCS/RHIA/RHIT

Job description

EvergreenHealth is seeking a medical coder to abstract, analyze, and assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for professional services. You will ensure accurate coding for E/M and procedures, working to uphold quality and productivity standards.

You will communicate coding changes to clinicians and billing teams, resolve denials, and research payer issues. A strong understanding of payer requirements and anatomy is required, with hospital setting experience preferred.