Physician Coder: Behavioral Health with Multi-Specialty Background
Job Location: 100% Remote
Physician Coder III is responsible for reviewing and accurately coding all professional services including evaluation and management, therapy, diagnostics, and procedures in compliance with applicable Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payer guidelines to ensure receipt of accurate reimbursement. Coder III is expected to adhere to MedKoder internal coding policies and expectations set forth by department management. Coder III must prioritize daily duties, multitask, communicate effectively, and make the decisions necessary to complete all assigned tasks and accomplish their goals. We are currently looking for candidates with experience in the following areas: Multi-Specialty coding, E&M Coding/Auditing, with significant experience in Behavioral Health coding.
This is a full-time, remote position that offers a flexible schedule.
Qualifications: Minimum 3 years of coding experience required.
Education/Cert: High-school diploma/GED required. Associates Degree preferred.
Successful completion of at least one AHIMA or AAPC certified program with the achievement of the correlating professional credential (CCS, CPC, etc.); active and in good standing. A CPC or CCS-P certification is required for this position. The CPC-A is not accepted.
Experience: Minimum 3 years of behavioral health physician coding experience and/or auditing experience preferred. Must have proficient knowledge of medical terminology, CPT and/or ICD-9/10 coding, and Medicare and Medicaid billing policies for professional services.
Medkoder Perks:
- We pay up to 100% of your health, vision, and dental premiums for you!
- This is a telecommute or "work from home" role.
- Fantastic time off package! 12 vacation day and 8 paid holidays
- Flexible schedules, year-round!!
- Privately held, growing company with strong values and ethics
- Professional development and education
- Internal network of Medical Coding Industry Leaders
- 401K and Profit Sharing
- STD, LTD, Life insurance, and FSA Program
- Paid AAPC and AHIMA corporate memberships
- 30 Hours of CEU pay (continuance in education)
Additional skills required: Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, and healthcare information and billing systems. Experience working remotely is preferred but not required.