Remote Medical Coder: ICD-9 & HCC Specialist

Altegra Health; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Altegra Health is looking for remote Certified Coders to review medical records and assign appropriate ICD-9-CM codes. The ideal candidate will have an active nursing license or coding certification and extensive experience with outpatient diagnosis coding guidelines.

Your responsibilities will include abstracting pertinent patient information, ensuring compliance with coding standards, and maintaining quality assurance in chart assignments. This role demands strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Active nursing license or certified coder certification required.
• At least one year of experience as a medical coder.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-9-CM outpatient diagnosis coding guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Abstract information from patient medical records and assign ICD-9-CM codes.
• Ensure documentation meets coding guidelines and QA standards.
• Participate in testing and training as required by the company.

Skills

ICD-9-CM coding

Healthcare auditing

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Active nursing license (RN or LPN)

Certified coder certification (AHIMA or AAPC)

Tools

MS Windows

MS Office

Internet

Job description

Altegra Health is looking for remote Certified Coders to review medical records and assign appropriate ICD-9-CM codes. The ideal candidate will have an active nursing license or coding certification and extensive experience with outpatient diagnosis coding guidelines.

Your responsibilities will include abstracting pertinent patient information, ensuring compliance with coding standards, and maintaining quality assurance in chart assignments. This role demands strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.