Senior Outpatient Multi-Specialty Coder

Cortex Consultants LLC; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cortex Consultants LLC is seeking a Medical Coder for remote work in the USA. You will assign ICD-10 CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS codes and modifiers based on documentation across multiple specialties. You will adhere to HIPAA, meet SLA targets, and participate in audits and training.

Applicants should have 3+ years of medical coding experience, AHIMA or AAPC certification, and ICD-10 proficiency. Strong accuracy and ability to work securely in a private space are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with medical coding, re-coding, abstraction, analysis, and assembly of medical record data (≤140 chars)
• Active coding certification from AHIMA or AAPC (CCS/CCS-P/CPC/RHIA/RHIT) required
• Must be ICD-10 certified
• Initial and annual proof of active certification is required
• Demonstrated ability to maintain minimum accuracy rating of 97%
• Experience with multiple specialties including Behavioral Health, Cardiology, ER, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious disease, Internal medicine, Nephrology, Neurology, OB/Gyn, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, Outpatient, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Sleep medicine, Transplant, Vascular

Responsibilities

• Accurately assign ICD-10 CM, E/M, ICD-10 PCS, CPT, HCPCS, modifiers and units based on documentation.
• Adhere to multi-specialty coding standards across Outpatient, ER, Surgery, Inpatient facilities and others.
• Process encounters within SLA with deficiencies escalated as needed.
• Review audits within set time window and implement corrections after adjudication.
• Complete training on government systems and annual trainings.
• Meet or exceed weekly productivity and quality targets.
• Coordinate with team and follow directions from Site/Project Manager.

Skills

ICD-10 coding

Quality assurance

HIPAA compliance

Cross-specialty knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or higher

Tools

Windows OS

Office 365 (Word, Excel, Teams)

Job description

Position:Medical Coder

Location : Remote - USA

What you'll do

• Accurately assign ICD-10 CM, E/M, ICD-10 PCS, CPT, HCPCS, modifiers and units based on documentation.
• Adhere to systems and standards required in multi-specialtymedical coding encounters, including Outpatient, Emergency Room, Surgery, Inpatient facilities, Inpatient Professional Rounds, and others.
• Process encounters within required SLA on contract with deficiencies identified escalated as necessary.
• Review and respond to each audit within set time window, with corrections made immediately after final adjudication.
• Complete training on all government systems, including all annual and short notice training.
• Meet or surpass weekly Productivity and Quality targets.
• Coordinate and collaborate with team members and follow directions provided by the Site Manager/Project Manager.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher degree.
• Active coding certification credentials fromAHIMA or AAPC such as CCS, CCS-P, CPC, RHIA, or RHIT.Initial and annual proof of active certification is required. Must be ICD-10 certified.
• 3+ years of experience with medical coding, re-coding, abstraction, analysis, and assembly of medical record data.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain minimum accuracy rating of 97%
• Current on required training and certification requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows and Office 365 applications including Word, Excel, Teams and others.
• Ability to work in a private and secure area while protecting PHI/PII and meeting HIPAA requirements.
• Experience in multiple specialties including Behavioral Health, Cardiology, ER, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious disease, Internal medicine, Nephrology, Neurology, OB/Gyn surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, Orthopedic surgery, Outpatient, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Sleep medicine, Transplant surgery, or Vascular surgery.