Remote Medical Coder I — Coding & Compliance

DaMar Staffing; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options (DailyPay)

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking a Coder I, Professional to accurately code medical records from a remote setting. You will review patient information, assign CPT-4 and ICD-10 codes, and ensure compliance with coding guidelines and payer rules.

Primary responsibilities include managing charge review queues, identifying billable services, and collaborating with physicians to clarify documentation. Remote work eligibility applies with state residency considerations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manages charge review and coding-related claim edit work queues to ensure timely and accurate charge capture.
• Identifies all billable services using data sources such as EHR, ADT, Op Logs and procedure reports.
• Reviews records and posts CPT-4 and ICD-10 codes; requests records when needed and ensures guideline compliance.
• Consults with physicians/providers to clarify documentation and educates on documentation improvement.
• Addresses coding questions and communicates trends to leaders for education and process improvement.
• Resolves charge sessions and follow-up denials; works to improve billing based on findings.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - AHIMA

Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based (CCS-P) - AHIMA

Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) - AAPC

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - AAPC

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - AHIMA

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - AHIMA

Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A) - AAPC

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - AHIMA

Job description

SSM Health is seeking a Coder I, Professional to accurately code medical records from a remote setting. You will review patient information, assign CPT-4 and ICD-10 codes, and ensure compliance with coding guidelines and payer rules.

Primary responsibilities include managing charge review queues, identifying billable services, and collaborating with physicians to clarify documentation. Remote work eligibility applies with state residency considerations.