AAPC is hiring a
Multi-Specialty Professional Coder

Summary

The job is for a remote Contract Coder position requiring at least 5 years of coding experience in various specialties. The candidate should have excellent communication skills, be detail-oriented, possess strong computer skills, and have good time management skills. The job duties include accurately coding medical records, meeting project deadlines, staying updated about new coding rules, maintaining confidentiality of protected health information, preparing coding reports, and meeting department production and quality standards.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of coding experience
• Extensive coding in multiple specialties including: all primary care specialties, anesthesia, general surgery, dermatology, and orthopedics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented and deadline driven attitude
• Sound knowledge of medical terminology
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, and internet)
• Ability to multitask and keep a sense of urgency
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong time management, organization skills, and work ethic

Responsibilities

• Accurately code medical records for evaluation and management services, ancillary services, surgical procedures, and diagnoses
• Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines
• Stay updated about new coding rules as codes routinely change
• Responsible and accountable for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information. Follow HIPAA security policies and procedures affecting your job, and report any suspected or actual violation or breach
• Prepare coding reports for customers and AAPC Services manager
• Requires long periods of time sitting and using keyboard and mouse
• Meet and maintain department production and quality standards

Preferred Qualifications

• CPMA, CEMC preferred
• COSC, CPCD, CEDC, CGIC, CGSG, CANPC, CAHONC, CIRCC, COBGC, COPC preferred

Benefits

This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer