Remote Medical Coder - Day Shifts Cpc Ccs

Experience these exceptional benefits when you join Med-Metrix!

8-Hour Shifts

Day 1 HMO with 2 of your dependents covered for FREE

Group Life Insurance

Medical Cash Allowance

Rice Allowance

Clothing Allowance

Holiday Gift

Bereavement Assistance

Paid Time Off

Training and Staff Development

Employee Engagement Activities

Opportunities for Internal Mobility

Job Purpose

The Coder utilizes coding skills to work invoice reviews and provide expert advice to billing staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct audits and coding reviews to ensure all documentation is accurate and precise including our co source partners

Assign and sequence all CPT and ICD-10 codes for services rendered when required

Work with billing staff and system WQ's to ensure proper payment of claims

Comply with all Medicare policy requirements including coding initiatives and guidelines

Work independently from assigned work queues

Maintain confidentiality at all times

Maintain a professional attitude

Other duties as assigned by the management team

Use, protect and disclose patients' protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards

Understand and comply with Information Security and HIPAA policies and procedures at all times

Limit viewing of PHI to the absolute minimum as necessary to perform assigned duties

Qualifications

CPC certification AAPC or CCS certification from AHIMA

High School graduate or equivalent

Minimum two years of coding experience related to the specialty needed (IP DRG, OP, Denials, SDS, etc.)

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel

Must be able to use job-related software

Surgical coding experience a plus

Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well at all levels of the organization

Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses

High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results oriented

Excellent Written And Verbal Communication Skills Required

Gracious and welcoming personality for customer service interaction

Working Conditions

Work Set-up: Work From Home

Work Schedule: Predominantly dayshift; must be flexible to accommodate business needs.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move around the work area; Sit; perform manual tasks; operate tools and other office equipment such as computer, computer peripherals and telephones; extend arms; kneel; talk and hear.

Mental Demands: The employee must be able to follow directions, collaborate with others, and handle stress.

Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

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