Physician Coder

Summary

Join MedKoder, LLC as a Physician Coder specializing in Neurology/Neurosurgery! This full-time, remote position offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to review and accurately code professional services, ensuring accurate reimbursement. You will be responsible for meeting daily production and quality goals while staying current on coding guidelines. The ideal candidate possesses at least 3 years of experience in Neurology and Neurosurgery coding, including expertise in E&M and interventional neurology, and holds a CPC or CCS-P certification. MedKoder provides a supportive environment with professional development opportunities and generous benefits, including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k and profit sharing, and paid time off.

Requirements

• High School diploma required
• 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
• Minimum of 3 years of physician coding experience (recent hands-on production) in the specialty of Neurology and Neurosurgery, specifically for craniotomies, skull defects, shunts, tumors, cerebral/peripheral angiograms, nerve transfers, nerve pedicle transfer, nerve grafts, sutures of the nerves, transections of nerves, RPNI surgery (Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface), E/M leveling, and office procedures
• Must have proficient knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, CPT coding and guidelines by the AMA, ICD-10-CM coding and guidelines, modifiers, surgical techniques, and Medicare (CMS/MAC) and Medicaid billing policies for professional services
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, and electronic healthcare record information and billing systems

Responsibilities

• Review and accurately code profee Neurology and Neurosurgery cases to maximize reimbursement in a timely manner
• Review and accurately code E/M visits, office procedures, and surgeries
• Able to work independently and research coding scenarios
• Coder is responsible for meeting our daily production goal and our quality goal of consistently averaging a 95% accuracy rate
• Attend conference calls as necessary to provide information and feedback
• Communicate with leadership on coding or documentation issues/trends
• Stay current on all coding guidelines (including specialty-specific guidelines) and maintain credentials as necessary
• Participate in coding department and education meetings
• Flexible to expand coding skill set into other specialties
• Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information
• Other duties as assigned by leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or BS degree preferred
• Experience working with Google Workspace is preferred but not required
• Experience working remotely is preferred but not required
• Auditing experience is a PLUS
• CPMA certification is a PLUS
• Billing (denials) experience is a PLUS
• Epic experience is a PLUS

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, holiday pay, and flexible scheduling year-round
• 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)
• Professional development and education