Profee, Facility Ophthalmology Medical Coder

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

📋 Description

• Provide coding and abstracting services for both physician and facility medical records utilizing ICD-10-CM, CPS, and CPT coding systems.

• Review medical records to pinpoint relevant diagnoses and procedures.

• Select principal as well as other diagnoses and procedures according to UHDDS definitions.

• Ensure accurate DRG assignment.

• Abstract information from medical records in accordance with client guidelines.

• Meet productivity and quality performance standards.

• Enter coded charts in real-time during designated shifts.

• Query physicians about unclear or conflicting documentation.

• Engage in team meetings, mandatory training, and educational modules.

• Assist in training or shadowing other coders when needed.

• Work flexibly across various clients to fulfill classification-hour requirements.

• Participate in Coding Roundtables by delivering presentations on coding and Health Information Management topics.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, and Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.

• Keep coding credentials active and current.

• Uphold professional communication and contribute to a positive image of the company.

⛳️ Requirements

• CPC, COC, CIC, CCA, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, or RHIA credential is mandatory.

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant coding experience is required.

• Experience in coding both professional-fee (PB) and facility (HB) ophthalmology charts.

• Ability to code clinic E&M, diagnosis codes, and CPTs.

• Proficiency in Epic with 3M 360 is essential.

• Comprehensive understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology, and disease processes.

• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPS, and CPT coding principles and guidelines.

• Familiarity with reimbursement systems and federal, state, and payer-specific documentation, coding, and billing regulations and policies.

• Must successfully complete a coding proficiency test.

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

• High level of coding accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.

• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Must maintain current and active coding credentials.

• Ability to work remotely with extended periods of computer use and sitting.

🏝️ Benefits

• Healthcare

• 401(k)

• Paid time off

• Competitive benefits package (subject to eligibility requirements for full-time employees)