Coding Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• The Coding Specialist is tasked with the accurate application of ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and CPT codes to support reimbursement and reporting obligations.

• A collaborative team member who can engage with various departments about the state of coding.

• Recognize areas for enhancement and collaborate with relevant personnel to ensure that documentation adheres to coding standards.

• Analyze data trends and relay potential training requirements to professional development teams and leadership.

• The assignment of diagnostic and/or procedural codes will necessitate supporting medical and clinical documentation sourced from the patient’s records or referenced documents.

• Input and reconcile all medications necessary for Medicare claim submissions.

• Strive to meet performance objectives, make progress on the individual development plan (IDP), and exemplify the values and competencies of Four Seasons.

• Resolve and clarify codes and diagnoses that contain conflicting, missing, or ambiguous information by consulting with physicians, billing, palliative care, and clinical informatics to obtain additional details.

• Compile and maintain patient medical records to document conditions and treatments, providing data for third-party payers, research, or other improvement initiatives.

• Enter data, including demographic information, disease history and extent, diagnostic procedures, and treatment EMR.

⛳️ Requirements

• Education: An associate degree in healthcare, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Preferred: Registered Nurse (RN).

• Experience: 2-3 years of experience in the administrative, business, or healthcare sector.

• Licensures & Certifications: Certified Coder in ICD-9 and ICD-10 (being in process is acceptable).

• A valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Salaries, Reviewed Annually.

• Annual Operational Performance Bonus Opportunities.

• $0 Employee Premiums on Medical Insurance.

• Annual $600 Well-Care Benefit Towards Self-Care, Childcare, Pet Care, or Elder Care.

• Medical & Dental Insurance Benefits Effective First of the Month Following Hire.

• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match.

• Generous Paid Time Off Package of 20+ Days of PTO Per Year.

• Up to 6 Paid Holidays.

• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), & Life Insurance.

• Employer Paid Teletherapy & Telemedicine Coverage.

• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.

• A Comprehensive Employee Wellness Program.

• Up to $3,000 in Tuition Reimbursement Each Year.