Coding Specialist (Fully Remote)

Responsibilities:

• Read and analyze patient records
• Determine correct codes for patient records
• Accurately and efficiently code for specialty services such as oncology and radiology
• Submits clean claims for payment
• Maintain an error rate of 5% or less
• Monitor, research, and correct claim denials within health plan requirements and document any trends with which to follow-up
• Assist with provider education
• Complies with Federal and State standards utilizing CCI edits, Medicare bulletins, ACR bulletins, etc. to keep abreast of the changes within the industry
• Maintains knowledge of and complies with coding guidelines
• Follow-up with multi-specialty practices on coding holds
• Find documentation in multiple EMR systems such as EPIC, ECW, Cerner, Meditech
• Interacts with clients to ensure accuracy
• Maintain patient confidentiality and information security
• Must meet production goals assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• High School or Equivalent
• Certification in RHIA, RHIT, RT, CPC, CCS, CCS-P, or other related certifications or experience
• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in coding experience preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of medical billing and coding practices
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS
• Strong Insurance Knowledge
• Ability to work EMR systems
• Must demonstrate strong analytical skills and proficiency with Microsoft office products
• Must have strong critical thinking skills
• Maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment
• Ability to work independently without close supervision
• Ability to exercise judgement and make decisions
• Ability to perform in a high productivity, fast-paced environment
• Interpersonal skills and conflict resolution
• Attention to detail
• Excellent phone and computer skills
• Ability to maintain sensitive information in confidence
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Strong ability to uphold organizational values, work with integrity and ethically, inspire the trust of others, and treat people with respect
• Strong HIPAA and OSHA knowledge

Benefits:

• Ability to earn meaningful performance incentives on a Quarterly basis
• Career advancement opportunities
• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Paid time off and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) plan with company match

Job Type:

• Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday