Part-Time Coding Advocate

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

📋 Description

• Manage medical coding and data entry/abstraction for various types of hospital visits including Inpatient, Outpatient, Ambulatory, Surgery, Emergency, and Special Procedures.

• Precisely assigns ICD-10-CM and PCS primary and secondary diagnoses and procedure codes based on documentation and in accordance with site-specific guidelines and policies.

• Accurately assigns the Diagnosis Related Group (DRG).

• Properly assigns modifiers to chargemaster items and coder-assigned CPT codes as relevant to outpatient coding.

• Correctly assigns CPT codes to outpatient procedures in alignment with client contracts and documentation.

• Accurately assigns diagnosis codes, assigns appropriate Evaluation & Management (E&M) facility and/or professional fee levels, and assigns infusion and injection CPT codes.

• Capable of creating compliant physician queries.

• Thoroughly reviews claims for medical necessity.

• Updates problem lists in accordance with client contracts.

• Correctly assigns present on admission indicators.

• Delivers exceptional customer service to clients and teammates.

• Consistently exhibits a positive attitude and works to enhance team cohesion.

• Demonstrates the ability to float between multiple sites and coding specialties with adaptability and flexibility.

⛳️ Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent experience; AHIMA or AAPC certification is mandatory.

• Actively holds one or more of the following credentials: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, COC.

• Experience in surgical coding with orthopedic experience/OBS.

• Familiarity with device codes is a plus.

• Consistently meets or exceeds quality and productivity standards.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, along with strong interpersonal skills.

• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time management abilities.

• Detail-oriented and capable of following through on issues to resolution.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k).

• Generous time-off allocations.

• Ten paid holidays each year.

• Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance.

• Paid parental leave.