Remote Physician Coder

Summary

The job is for a remote full-time Physician Coder responsible for reviewing and accurately coding professional services. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in multi-specialty inpatient physician coding, E&M coding/auditing, internal/hospital medicine, and critical care. A high school diploma is required with an Associate's degree preferred.

Requirements

• A minimum of a high-school diploma, Associates Degree preferred
• Successful completion of at least one AHIMA or AAPC certified program with the achievement of the correlating professional credential (CPC, CCS etc.). Must have a CPC or CCS-P. (CPC-A is not accepted)
• Minimum 3 years' physician coding experience and auditing experience preferred
• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology, CPT and ICD-10 coding, coding bedside procedures, and the ability to code notes from scratch
• Experience coding multispecialties, but Psych, NICU, PICU, and Newborn Nursery are preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, and healthcare information and billing systems

Responsibilities

• Review and accurately code all professional services including evaluation and management, diagnostics and procedures in compliance with applicable Medicare, Medicaid and third-party payer guidelines to ensure accurate reimbursement
• Adhere to Medkoder internal coding policies and expectations set forth by department management
• Prioritize daily duties, multitask, communicate effectively and make decisions necessary to complete all assigned tasks and accomplish their goals

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working remotely is preferred but not required

Benefits

• We pay up to 100% of your health, vision, and dental premiums for you!
• FREE Group-Life Policy for full-time employees
• All positions are permanent – no contracts or sitting on a “coding bench”
• Internal Network of Medical Coding Industry Leaders
• President/CEO is a Certified Coder with 20+ years
• Fantastic time off package! Full-time employees accrue 12 vacation days and have 8 paid holidays per year without any long-term waiting periods
• Flexible work schedules, year-round!!
• Privately held, growing company with strong values and ethics
• Employees are provided professional development and education which includes 30 hours of CEU pay per year
• 401K and Profit Sharing
• STD, LTD, Life insurance, and FSA Program
• Employer Paid AAPC and AHIMA Corporate Memberships