Remote Post-Acute Medical Coding & Education Specialist

Altea Healthcare; Phoenix (AZ); A distancia; USD 65.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Altea Healthcare is seeking a Medical Coding/Education Specialist to improve coding accuracy and compliance in post-acute care facilities. The role involves auditing medical records, assigning ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes, and creating educational resources for providers.

You will collaborate with revenue cycle and IT teams to enhance EMR processes, reduce denials, and ensure accurate documentation for reimbursement.

Formación

• Minimum five years of post-acute care coding experience.
• Certification in CCS or CPC is required.
• Proficient with ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.

Responsabilidades

• Perform coding audits to ensure compliance with guidelines and policies.
• Develop and deliver educational materials and training modules on coding.
• Collaborate with providers to clarify documentation and coding issues.
• Work with tech teams to optimize EMR processes and reduce denials.
• Stay current on healthcare regulations and coding guidelines.
• Review records to assign precise codes using ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS.

Conocimientos

ICD-10-CM proficiency

CPT coding

HCPCS coding

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Educación

CCS certification

CPC certification

Medical Coding Certification

Herramientas

EHR systems

Coding software

Descripción del empleo

Altea Healthcare is seeking a Medical Coding/Education Specialist to improve coding accuracy and compliance in post-acute care facilities. The role involves auditing medical records, assigning ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes, and creating educational resources for providers.

You will collaborate with revenue cycle and IT teams to enhance EMR processes, reduce denials, and ensure accurate documentation for reimbursement.