Medical Coding Lead
Exceptional HR Solutions, LLC
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $18 - $21 per hour
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Encourages productivity and quality within the billing department
- Reviews documentation and assigns appropriate ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes
- Assigns appropriate primary diagnosis after deciding what was chiefly responsible for the encounter
- Assigns appropriate modifiers according to guidelines
- Finalizes the appropriate data for accounts
- Posts the correct CPT, ICD 10 and HCPCS codes
- Assists Billing and Coding Manager in training new employees
- Completes periodic coder audits
- Clarifies documentation or diagnosis by communicating with the physician
- Meets Ideal Options core values of efficiency and accuracy
- Maintains knowledge of current coding rules and trends
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Typing speed of 60 words per minute or more
- General knowledge regarding use of office equipment
- Proficient in Microsoft product suite and Internet
- Knowledge of chemical dependency and its effects on individuals, families, and communities is required.
- Minimum one-year experience with physician coding.
- Experience with personal computers (word processing and/or electronic spreadsheets).
- Must obtain AAPC Credential: CPC or CPC-A.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental
- Short-term and long-term disability options
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance and Life Assistance programs
- A 401K retirement program
- Pet Insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
ICD-10 codingCPT codingHCPCS codingdiagnosis assignmentmodifier assignmentcoder auditstyping speedoffice equipment useword processingelectronic spreadsheets
Soft skills
productivity encouragementquality assurancecommunicationtrainingefficiencyaccuracy
Certifications
High School DiplomaGEDAAPC Credential: CPCAAPC Credential: CPC-A