Remote Ohio Licensed Coder II — Outpatient & ER Coding

Virtual Vocations Inc; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtual Vocations Inc. is seeking a full-time remote Ohio Licensed Coder II to perform coding for Emergency Department and Ambulatory Surgery services, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and maintaining productivity from Ohio.

Key responsibilities include assigning ICD-9, ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes, following up on documentation issues via querying physicians, and abstracting data for reporting while verifying demographic accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Certification from AAPC or AHIMA (RHIA/RHIT) preferred.
• Completion of a 2-year Health Information Management program required.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-9, ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding systems.
• Advanced knowledge in general surgery coding and medical terminology required.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-9, ICD-10, and CPT-4 codes based on medical documentation.
• Query physicians and follow up on insufficient or conflicting documentation.
• Abstract data elements for reporting and verify demographic information.

Skills

ICD-9/ICD-10/CPT-4 coding knowledge

General surgery coding

Medical terminology

AAPC/AHIMA certification awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

2-year Health Information Management program

Job description

Virtual Vocations Inc. is seeking a full-time remote Ohio Licensed Coder II to perform coding for Emergency Department and Ambulatory Surgery services, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and maintaining productivity from Ohio.

Key responsibilities include assigning ICD-9, ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes, following up on documentation issues via querying physicians, and abstracting data for reporting while verifying demographic accuracy.