Certified Professional Coder

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +17 more states.

📋 Description

• Assign and sequence ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes for various specialty patient categories, billing, and reimbursement purposes.

• Examine and evaluate medical records for any documentation shortfalls.

• Ensure accurate representation of diagnoses and procedures within medical records.

• Review charges for precision and assess medical necessity for requested tests and procedures.

• Collaborate with providers, staff, leadership, and hospital departments to secure sufficient supporting documentation.

• Conduct timely follow-ups on accounts that are on hold.

• Abstract clinical data following a thorough documentation assessment and review.

• Guarantee that clinical data abstraction adheres to regulatory and compliance standards.

• Comply with coding guidelines and legal stipulations as mandated by Federal and State regulatory entities.

• Verify patient accounts, types, and demographic information.

• Coordinate with Patient Access to rectify information for accurate billing, reimbursement, and reporting.

• Achieve productivity targets established by the Revenue Integrity Coding department.

• Contribute to ongoing quality improvement initiatives.

• Engage in continuing education opportunities.

• Maintain consistent and regular attendance as scheduled.

⛳️ Requirements

• Possess knowledge and understanding of ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding guidelines and practices.

• Hold a nationally recognized coding certification such as CCA, CCS, CPC, or AAPC certification.

• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail.

• Be a self-starter with critical thinking and prioritization capabilities.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team as well as independently.

• Dedication to teamwork and upholding confidentiality.

• Exhibit exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Show excellent interpersonal abilities and manage sensitive and confidential situations with professionalism.

• Have computer proficiency, including the Microsoft Office Suite, and the capability to learn additional software.

• Preferred: At least 1 year of coding experience in an acute care or medical office environment.

• Preferred: Over 2 years of experience in computer data entry and retrieval within an electronic medical record system.

• Preferred: Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, medical terminology, classification and nomenclature, as well as health information management procedures and practices.

• Must reside in one of the approved states: Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, or Washington.

• Availability for full-time work of 40 hours per week, including 8-hour day shifts.

• Successful completion of pre-employment screening, which includes criminal background checks, references, drug testing, health and immunization verification, and physical demand assessments if employment is offered.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan with generous matching contributions.

• Employer-sponsored life insurance.

• Options for voluntary life and disability insurance.

• Critical Illness and Voluntary Accident insurance options.

• Employee assistance program (EAP).

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Paid time off, Holiday pay, and an Illness bank.

• Employee referral program.

• Tuition Reimbursement Program.