Medical Coder
Guidehouse
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $46,000 - $76,000 per year
About the role
- Demonstrates the ability to perform quality surgical coding and multispecialty chart types as assigned
- Maintains a working knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding principles, governmental regulations, official coding guidelines, and third-party requirements regarding documentation and billing
- Assures that all services documented in the patient’s chart are coded with appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes
- Seeks to attain proper documentation in a timely manner according to facility standards
- Achieves and maintains 97% accuracy in coding while maintaining a high level of productivity
- Works the review queue daily to ensure all charts that are placed in the review queue are worked and any corrections are communicated to the facility if necessary
- Responsible for coding or pending every chart placed in their queue within 24 hours
- Communicates problems or coding principle discrepancies to their supervisor immediately
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- 3+ years medical coding experience
- One of the following recognized professional coding certifications: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- Successful completion of a training course beyond apprentice level for medical technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or hospital training
- EMR experience
- Must maintain credential throughout employment
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
surgical codingICD-10 codingCPT codingdocumentationbillingaccuracy in codingproductivitychart reviewcorrections communication
Soft Skills
timelinessproblem-solvingcommunication
Certifications
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)