The Medical Coder provides coding and coding auditing services directly to providers. This includes the analysis and translation of medical and clinical diagnoses, procedures, injuries, or illnesses into designated numerical codes. This is a full-time, remote position that offers a flexible schedule.
Responsibilities:
Receive assigned medical charts to code
Review medical charts electronically using a computer
Abstract and code diagnosis and documentation information
Research and resolution of coding projects as assigned
Document requested information from the medical record
Determine valid encounters including legibility and valid signature requirements
Identify valid face to face encounters
Perform ongoing analysis of medical record charts for the appropriate coding compliance
Coder is responsible for meeting daily production goal and quality goal of averaging 95% accuracy rate on a consistent basis
Attend conference calls as necessary to provide information and/or feedback
Education/Experience Requirements:
Successful completion of at least one AHIMA or AAPC certified program with the achievement of the correlating professional credential (RHIT, CCS, CPC-H etc.); active and in good standing. A CPC credential is required and the CRC certification is REQUIRED within 90 days of start date!
High School diploma required. Associates or BS degree preferred.
Minimum of three years of coding experience (recent hands-on production). Must have at least 1 year of specialized experience in Medicare Risk Adjustment disciplines- such as HCC, CCC HEDIS
Auditing experience a PLUS. ICD-10 experience/education a PLUS.
About MedKoder, LLC:
• Privately held, growing company with strong values and ethics • Professional development and education • All positions are permanent – no contracts or sitting on a “coding bench” • Generous paid time off, holiday pay, and flexible scheduling year-round • Internal network of Medical Coding Industry Leaders – CEO is a Certified Coder with 20+ years of experience • Up to 100% EMPLOYER PAID Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for employees • 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)