Remote OP Coder

AMN Healthcare; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote position

Dual monitors

VPN access

Job summary

AMN Healthcare seeks a Remote OP Coder to accurately code outpatient procedures and diagnoses from medical records, using ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS, with a remote workflow and standard PC setup. You will maintain a high accuracy rate (95%), meet productivity standards, and ensure proper documentation by coordinating with facilities, while staying current with coding guidelines and credentials.

This role requires at least 3 years of OP coding experience, a high school diploma, and AHIMA or AAPC

Job description

Remote OP Coder

Under indirect supervision, is responsible for accurate OP (SDS, ER, Ancillary and OBSV) coding, procedures, diagnoses and conditions, working from the appropriate documentation in the medical record. Classification systems include ICD-10-CM, CPT, Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) as well as other specialty systems as required by diagnostic category and facility Reimbursement guidelines. All work is carried out in accordance with the rules, regulations and coding conventions of the American Hospital Association (Coding Clinic), ICD-10-CM, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and Individual State Health Planning and Development and organizational/institutional coding guidelines. Responsibilities and duties include and are not limited to:

• Maintains a working knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT coding principles, governmental regulations, official coding guidelines, and third-party requirements regarding documentation and billing.
• When services/diagnoses are not documented appropriately, seeks to attain proper documentation in a timely manner according to facility standards.
• Must maintain 95% overall accuracy rate.
• Must maintain average productivity standards.
• Works the review queue on a daily basis to ensure all charts that are placed in the review queue are worked and any corrections are communicated to the facility if necessary.
• The coder is responsible for coding or pending every chart placed in their queue.
• Coders must maintain their current professional credentials.

Other requirements include:

• Remote Workstation, with Dual Monitors
• Standard Windows PC
• Internet Access with DSL or Cable
• VPN compatibility
• Printer/Fax

Education and skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Requires one of the following coding credentials: AHIMA (CCS, CCS-P, or RHIT); AAPC (CPC, COC, CPC-H)
• Must be proficient with Facilities Coding Standards.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in OP/SDS medical coding.
• Working knowledge of ICD-10-CM.