Certified Medical Coder - Remote

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized medical coder to join our growing team. In this position, you will play a key role in converting diagnoses and treatment procedures into ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes. You will review and accurately code office and hospital procedures for reimbursement.

In Short

• Accounts for coding and abstracting of patient encounters, including diagnostic and procedural information, significant reportable elements, and complications.
• Researches and analyzes data needs for reimbursement.
• Analyzes medical records and identifies documentation deficiencies.
• Serves as resource and subject matter expert to other coding staff.
• Reviews and verifies documentation supports diagnoses, procedures, and treatment results.
• Identifies diagnostic and procedural information.
• Audits clinical documentation and coded data to validate documentation supports services rendered for reimbursement and reporting purposes.
• Assigns codes for reimbursements, research and compliance with regulatory requirements utilizing guidelines.
• Follows coding conventions. Serves as coding consultant to care providers.
• Identifies discrepancies, potential quality of care, and billing issues.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AHIMA or AAPC maintained credential.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy/physiology.
• Professionalism, confidentiality, and organization.
• Detail-oriented and able to self-regulate varied tasks.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.

Benefits

• Onsite training in Missouri with potential for 100% remote opportunity after training has been completed.