We have immediate openings for part-time Certified Medical Coder's with strong experience in multi-specialty outpatient facility and verification of professional charges. Ideal candidates will have experience in Orthopedic, Physician Pain Clinic, Endoscopy, and additional surgery specialty coding. A solid understanding of CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and surgical documentations is required. Preference will be given to those with significant surgical coding experience. This position is not coding specialty clinic accounts.
Purpose
The Medical Coding Specialist plays a key part in ensuring accurate coding for optimal reimbursement and compliance with all coding and billing guidelines.
Organizational Structure: The Coding Specialist reports to the Senior Coding Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Completion of a formal coding program with the following certification required: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist - Physician based (CCS-P), or equivalent AAPC or AHIMA approved coding credentials. Candidates with apprenticeship designations in their credentials, regardless of years of experience, will not be considered.
Experience: Minimum of three years’ coding work experience encompassing a working knowledge of the ICD and CPT coding systems; medical terminology; anatomy and physiology; and health record content. At least 2 years' specifically in ambulatory surgical service and written and verbal communication skills. Preferred experience to those with familiarity with NCCI edits, modifier usage, and payer-specific rules. Knowledge of reimbursement methodologies (e.g., APC's, fee-for-services)
Physical Work Environment: The work environment is a home-based position that involves long periods of sitting with repetitive motions of hand and arm and may include frequent bending and twisting.