Medical Coder

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Precisely assign ICD-10 CM, E/M, ICD-10 PCS, CPT, HCPCS, modifiers, and units according to documentation.

• Comply with systems and standards necessary for multi-specialty medical coding encounters, encompassing Outpatient, Emergency Room, Surgery, Inpatient facilities, Inpatient Professional Rounds, and others.

• Process encounters within the required SLA, escalating any identified deficiencies as needed.

• Review and address each audit within the designated timeframe, making corrections promptly following final adjudication.

• Complete training on all government systems, including all annual and short-notice training.

• Achieve or exceed weekly Productivity and Quality goals.

• Collaborate and coordinate with team members while adhering to the guidance provided by the Site Manager/Project Manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma or a higher-level degree.

• Active coding certification credentials from AHIMA or AAPC, such as CCS, CCS-P, CPC, RHIA, or RHIT, with initial and annual proof of active certification required.

• Must hold ICD-10 certification.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in DoD medical coding, re-coding, abstraction, analysis, and assembly of medical record data.

• Proven ability to maintain a minimum accuracy rating of 97%.

• Must be a US Citizen.

• Ability to obtain a DOD security clearance; candidates must not have been unfavorably removed from a government position.

• Up-to-date on necessary training and certification requirements.

• Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Teams, and others.

• Capability to work in a private and secure environment while safeguarding PHI/PII and adhering to HIPAA regulations.

• Familiarity with DoD Systems, including MHS Genesis, EM360, or JLV (preferred).

• Experience across multiple specialties such as Behavioral Health, Cardiology, ER, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Neurology, OB/Gyn Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Outpatient, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Sleep Medicine, Transplant Surgery, or Vascular Surgery (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan.

• Personal and Family Sick Time.

• 11 Company Paid Holidays.

• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Group Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance.

• Group Short Term Disability Insurance.

• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.

• Opportunities for Personal Development & Learning.

• Skills Development & Certifications.

• Employee Referral Program.

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach.

• Position may qualify for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.