Remote Medical Coder: E&M, ICD-10 & CPT Expert

TEKsystems; Jacksonville (FL); Remote; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Certified Medical Coder for a remote, contract role lasting 12+ months. You will assign accurate E/M ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT and HCPCS codes from medical records, ensuring compliance and proper sequencing for reimbursement.

Responsibilities include reviewing records to assign diagnoses and procedures, obtaining missing documentation, and meeting coding quality/quantity goals while leveraging EHR systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Medical Coding experience.
• Experience with Professional Fee Coding.
• Experience with EHR systems.
• Certification requirements vary by coding assignment.
• AHIMA or AAPC certifications accepted include RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC.

Responsibilities

• Assign the principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures by reviewing all documentation in the medical record.
• Review discharge summaries, histories and physicals, notes, radiology, labs and operative records to assign diagnoses and procedures.
• Assigns and ensures correct code selection following Official Coding Guidelines and regulations.
• Sequence diagnoses and procedures by clinical significance for DRG/APC or payment tier assignment.
• Review coding for accuracy and completeness before submission to billing.
• Abstract medical/demographic data and correct errors in the system.
• Ensure all CM coding components comply with CMS/JCAHO/client requirements; query missing documentation.
• Use computer applications essential to completing the coding process efficiently.
• Meet coding quality and quantity expectations.

Skills

Medical coding

Education

RHIT

RHIA

CCA

CCS

CCS-P

CPC

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking a Certified Medical Coder for a remote, contract role lasting 12+ months. You will assign accurate E/M ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT and HCPCS codes from medical records, ensuring compliance and proper sequencing for reimbursement.

Responsibilities include reviewing records to assign diagnoses and procedures, obtaining missing documentation, and meeting coding quality/quantity goals while leveraging EHR systems.