Medical Coder II

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

📋 Description

• Review and assess patient records

• Precisely and promptly code a range of services, including but not limited to evaluation and management, laboratory, imaging, injections and infusions, as well as specialty surgical procedures in both clinic and hospital outpatient environments

• Monitor, investigate, and rectify claim denials in accordance with health plan requirements, documenting any trends for further follow-up

• Submit accurate claims for payment

• Adhere to Federal and State regulations, utilizing CCI edits, Medicare bulletins, ACR bulletins, and other resources to stay updated on industry changes

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and comply with coding guidelines

• Retrieve documentation from various EMR systems such as EPIC, ECW, Cerner, and Meditech

• Engage with clients to ensure precision

• Uphold patient confidentiality and safeguard information security

• Sustain an error rate of 5% or lower

• Achieve production targets set by the supervisor

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 5 years of practical experience in abstract coding and managing coding denials for both hospital outpatient and professional claims

• Experience in Payor and Policy Research

• Familiarity with the Epic platform

• Possession of any of the following certifications from AAPC or AHIMA (Proof of current certification required): Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or equivalent certification from AAPC or AHIMA

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive paid training

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• HSA and FSA options available

• 401(k) plan with company matching

• Paid Wellness Time and holidays

• Employer-covered life insurance and long-term disability

• Opportunities for internal advancement