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Multi-Specialty Professional Coder -Contractor

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of coding experience for physician practices, with various surgical specialties and E/M
  • Extensive coding in multiple specialties including primary care, anesthesia, general surgery, dermatology, and orthopedics
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; detail oriented and deadline-driven
  • Strong knowledge of medical terminology; proficient with computers (Excel, Word, internet) and multitasking

Responsibilities

  • Accurately code medical records for evaluation and management services, ancillary services, surgical procedures, and diagnoses
  • Work independently and meet project deadlines
  • Stay updated about new coding rules as codes routinely change
  • Prepare coding reports for customers and AAPC Services manager

Key facts

  • Remote from: Anywhere
  • Freelance
  • Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
  • English

Other skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Web Navigation
  • Microsoft Word
  • Quality Control
  • Non-Verbal Communication
  • Ability To Meet Deadlines
  • Accountability
  • Multitasking
  • Time Management
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Customer Service
  • Detail Oriented

About the company

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AAPC

Professional & Trade Associations

AAPC was founded in 1988 to provide education and professional certification to physician-based medical coders and to elevate the standards of medical coding by providing student training, certification, ongoing education, networking, and job opportunities. Since then, AAPC has expanded beyond coding to include training and credentials in documentation and coding audits, regulatory compliance, and physician practice management. AAPC's membership includes over 200,000 healthcare professionals worldwide, of which more than 100,000 are certified. AAPC has the largest network of billing, coding, auditing, and practice management professionals. We provide a suite of software and services that support healthcare organizations with training, accreditation, and the tools necessary to ensure revenue optimization. Learn more at this link: https://www.aapc.com/business/auditing-and-coding-services.aspx AAPC certifications encompass the entire business side of provider care, with physician coding (CPC®), hospital outpatient facility (COC®), hospital inpatient facility (CIC®), risk adjustment coding (CRC®), payer perspective coding (CPC-P®), practice management (CPPM™), and more. All certifications demonstrate a hands-on, working knowledge to support cleaner claim submissions, faster reimbursement, fewer denials, and better run practices. Specialty coding credentials are currently offered in 20 different fields of expertise. AAPC offers continuing education for all credentials through local chapters, workshops, webinars, a monthly newsmagazine (Healthcare Business Monthly), other publications, and conferences.

Company details

IndustryProfessional & Trade Associations
Company size51 - 200

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Job description

This is a remote role

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated coding professional to join our team as a Contract Coder. This position is remote. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of coding experience for physician practices, with various surgical specialties as well as E/M. The position requires one to be resourceful, organized, and extremely driven.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

  • Minimum 5 years of coding experience
  • Extensive coding in multiple specialties including: all primary care specialties, anesthesia, general surgery, dermatology, and orthopedics.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail oriented and deadline driven attitude
  • Sound knowledge of medical terminology
  • Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, and internet)
  • Ability to multitask and keep a sense of urgency
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong time management, organization skills, and work ethic

Job Duties:

  • Accurately code medical records for evaluation and management services, ancillary services, surgical procedures, and diagnoses
  • Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines
  • Stay updated about new coding rules as codes routinely change
  • Responsible and accountable for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information. Follow HIPAA security policies and procedures affecting your job, and report any suspected or actual violation or breach
  • Prepare coding reports for customers and AAPC Services manager
  • Requires long periods of time sitting and using keyboard and mouse
  • Meet and maintain department production and quality standards

Certification Requirements:

  • CPC or CCS-P
  • CPMA, CEMC preferred
  • COSC, CPCD, CEDC, CGIC, CGSG, CANPC, CAHONC, CIRCC, COBGC, COPC preferred

Expected Work Volumes

  • Work volumes will vary depending upon projects

 AAPC Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above-listed items.

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