Remote Outpatient Coder

Summary

Join us in our mission supporting the Defense Health Agency (DHA) as a Full-time Medical Coder! We're looking for certified coding professionals with at least 1 year of experience, and a passion for continuously enhancing their skills. This is an opportunity to be part of a supportive and dynamic environment where your skills and dedication can truly shine.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or higher in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or a biological science
• University certificate in medical coding
• Completion of a medical training program beyond apprentice level (e.g., medical technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or hospital training) offered by the Armed Forces or U.S. Maritime Service under professional medical supervision
• ONE or more of the following certifications through AAPC or AHIMA: Professional Coding Certifications, Evaluation & Management (E&M) Coding Certifications, Institutional Coding Certifications
• 1 year of medical coding experience

Responsibilities

• Documentation Review – Identify and resolve inconsistencies, ambiguities, or discrepancies that may lead to inaccurate coding or affect quality patient care
• Code Assignment – Accurately assign Evaluation and Management (E&M) codes, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS); includes utilization of modifiers and units of service, and International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD-CM) diagnoses codes based on medical record documentation for outpatient encounters; inpatient includes ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS)
• System Utilization – Utilize THE Military Health System (MHS) Genesis systems to remotely access patient records and assign codes for patient encounters
• Productivity and Standards – Achieve and maintain hourly coding productivity and 97% accuracy standards for the position

Preferred Qualifications

• DoD or Veterans Administration medical coding experience
• MHS Genesis medical coding experience

Benefits

• Highly Competitive Pay and Benefits: Hourly base rate PLUS Health & Welfare
• 11 paid Federal Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• New laptop computer system and 27” monitor provided
• Online coding clinics
• Flexible work schedules
• 100% Remote positions